CODE OF VIRGINIA THIS CHAPTER CONTROLLING IN EVENT OF CONFLICT (§ 16.1-229) Whenever any specific provision of this chapter differs from or is in conflict with any provision or requirement of any other chapters of this title relating to the same or a similar subject, then such specific provision shall be controlling with respect to such subject or requirement. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 16.1-142; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559.