78512327-23.4Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Fire ProtectionFire/ems Departments And Fire/ems CompaniesProvisions Applicable To Counties, Cities And TownsValidation of prior advances1970, c. 187; 1985, c. 343; 2001, c. 142; 2015, cc. 502, 503.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/27-23.4//27-23.4/27/2/1/27-23.4The advancement of any funds heretofore advanced from the general fund by the governing body of any city or county in this Commonwealth for the benefit of a fire zone or district in exercising the lawful powers of such fire zone or district is hereby validated and confirmed.section1