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§ 33.2-3816 Chapter liberally construed

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.

History

2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.

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Amendment Attempts

HB1893: New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority; creation of authority in Planning District 4.
HB1893: New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority; creation of authority in Planning District 4.
SB1212: New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority; creation of authority in Planning District 4.
SB1212: New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority; creation of authority in Planning District 4.