CODE OF VIRGINIA (EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2016) PURPOSE OF INSTITUTIONS (§ 23.1-1102) In addition to any other purposes provided by law or otherwise, the purpose of every institution is to acquire, install, modify, and erect projects. HISTORY: 1933, p. 85, § 23-17; 1996, cc. 672, 689; 2016, c. 588.