CODE OF VIRGINIA TORT CLAIMS (§ 15.2-5818) For purposes of Article 18.1 (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01, the Authority is an “agency” within the meaning of § 8.01-195.2, and each of its members and agents is an “employee” within the meaning of such section. HISTORY: 1996, cc. 950, 1038, § 15.1-227.88; 1997, c. 587.