Amendments

1952
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-121 of the Code of Virginia, relating to copies of certain lists; how prepared and delivered to certain sheriffs; how posted by such sheriffs, so as to provide additional lists to be delivered to certain registrars.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 9 of Chapter 1 of Title 88 a new section numbered 38-114.1, concerning the use of certain funds allocated and paid to certain cities and towns for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and improvement of certain highways, streets, roads and bridges.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1, 2a, 3, 3a, 11 and 12a of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, as amended, which was continued in effect by § 21-120 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sanitary districts in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 19-214.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment of defense counsel in felony cases so as to require the appointment of such counsel by the court in any such case in which a person is not represented by counsel.
An Act to amend and reenact § 54-758 of the Code of Virginia, relating to renewal of license of real estate brokers and salesmen.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 15-551.11.1 authorizing and empowering the governing bodies of certain counties to appoint executive secretaries under certain circumstances.
An Act to amend and reenact § 9 of Chap 15, of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved February 8, 1952, the chapter and section providing for payment of employee contributions in connection with Social Security coverage and reimbursement therefor; and providing notice to employees, and the effect thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-155 of the Code of Virginia relating to maximum compensation for court clerks.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54-788.2, providing conditions for the issuance of certificates to applicants qualified in other states; and for reciprocal relations.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-851 of the Code of Virginia, relating to election and terms of office of members of county boards.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 46-212, 46-226, 46-281, 46-288 and 46-878 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to the regulation of traffic, and revocation of drivers’ licenses of certain persons by the Division of Motor Vehicles, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto sections numbered 46-195.1, 46-215.1, 46-847.1, 46-847.2 and 46-416.1, relating respectively to surrender of certain licenses of certain persons under certain conditions, revocation of certain licenses of certain persons, providing certain penalties for operating motor vehicles after licenses have been revoked, and to provide certain other revocations of licenses under certain conditions, and to repeal § 46-211. of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving when license suspended.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a new section numbered § 62-82.1 so as to provide that any provision in any charter in confitet with the State Water Control Law its repealed.
An Act to amend and reenact § 55-186 of the Code of Virginia, relating to grants of escheated lands; and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding two sections numbered 55-186.1 and 55-186.2, relating to the same subject.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 28-249 and 28-251 of the Code of Virginia, relating to board of administration of, and advisory groups to, Virginia Fisheries Laboratory.
An Act to amend and reenact § 64 of Chap 84 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved February 7, 1918, which chapter provided a charter and special form of government for the city of Norfolk, and which section relates to the suspension and removal of the chief of police and fire chief of said city.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to how attempts to commit offenses punished.
An Act to amend and reenact § 16-78 of the Code of Virginia, relating to keeping of papers in offices of trial justices.
An Act to amend and reenact § 19-166 of the Code of Virginia, relating to trials without a jury in felony cases, to provide that the accused shall be advised by counsel before tendering a plea of guilty or waiving a jury, and to repeal § 19-167 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the same subject.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-363 of the Code of Virgiua, relating to issuance of licenses to operate motor vehicles to minors.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 15-850.1, relating to interference by members of county boards in appointments and removals of certain personnel.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 7 and 21, as amended, and §§ 19 and 20 of Chapter 163 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, being the charter of the town of Shenandoah; the sections relating to the salary of the mayor, the powers, duties, jurisdiction and compensation of the town sergeant, the duties and compensation of the town clerk, and the duties and compensation of the town treasurer.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto a section numbered 14-155.6, relating to salaries of clerks in circuit courts in certain counties.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Smithfield, and to repeal the existing charter and amendments thereto.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-158 of the Code of Virginia, relating to burning or otherwise destroying certain buildings or aii
An Act to amend and reenact § 4-112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales of certain beverages to minors, and concealment of sales or consumption of beverages, so as to include certain other persons therein.
An Act to appropriate the public revenue for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June, 1958, and the thirtieth day of June, 1954.
An Act to amend and reenact § 23-31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain scholarships of certain colleges and universities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 68 of Chap 84 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved February 7, 1918, as heretofore amended, which chapter provided a charter and special form of government for the city of Norfolk, and which section relates to the annual appropriation of said city.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54-805 and 54-306 of the Code of Virginia, prescribing requirements for admission to examinations given by the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Virginia.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 21-118.2, so as to empower certain counties to use sanitary district funds for certain purposes.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 46-48.1, relating to exemption from motor vehicle registration fees.
An Act to create the Virginia Beach Erosion Commission and to prescribe the powers, functions and duties of the Commission
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto a section numbered 46-877.1, relating to the extension of motor vehicles operators’ and chauffeurs’ licenses for certain persons.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2 of Chapter 682 of the Acts of Assembly of 1901-1902, approved April 2, 1902, which provided a charter for the town of Urbanna, in the county of Middlesex, and which section relates to the officers of the town.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of motor vehicles without owner’s consent, and punishment therefor; and to repeal § 18-286 of the Code relating to the same matters.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-17 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conservators of the peace at certain places.
An Act to amend and reenact § 63-362 of the Code of Virginia, relating to annulments of adoption, so as to lamit the time within which such action may be brought.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-286.1, relating to disclaimer and renunciation of powers of appointment.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-894 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, to provide compulsion of attendance and testimony at hearings by court order.
Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Virginia
An Act to repeal Chap 8 of Title 51 of the Code of Virginia and all amendments thereto which chapter is designated the “Virginia Retirement Act’; to continue certain vested rights; to provide for certain refunds; to appropriate funds; and to repeal certain other os
An Act to amend and reenact § 65-16 of the Code of Virginia, relating to powers of Industrial Commission of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 9.14 of Chap 116 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1948, providing a new charter for the city of Richmond, as amended and reenacted by Chap 251 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1950, relating to the residence of officers and employees of the city.
An Act to amend and reenact § 17-1385 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cities of the first class for purposes of establishment of corporation courts.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 20 of the Acts of Assembly of 1940, approved February 9, 1940, as amended, which was continued in effect by § 15-762 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain assessments of taxes for public improvements in certain counties and validation of certain such levies.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 51-18.1, relating to the retirement of members of the Industrial Commission after twenty-five consecutive years of service.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 44-147 and 44-151 of the Code of Virginia, relating to air raid precautions.
An Act to provide for second primaries in the event a candidate for the party nomination in certain primaries fails to receive a majority of the votes cast in the primary; and to such end to amend and reenact
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-145 of the Code of 1950, relating to statements to be filed by certain fee officers so as to include the sergeant of the city of Winchester and to exclude the clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-70 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code by adding sections numbered 14-66.1, 14-68.1, 14-69.1 and 14-71.1, so as to prescribe certain increases in salaries allowable to attorneys for the Commonwealth, city and county treasurers, and city and county commissioners of the revenue.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15-791.1, relating to plats of subdivisions so as to provide for the filing of a copy thereof with the local tax assessor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 22-141 of the Code of Virginia, relating to town school districts’ share of school funds.
An Act to repeal Chap 7 of Title 62 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Division of Ports, Port Commissioner, Advisory Committee on Ports, boundaries.of Port of Hampton Roads, municipal dock commissioners, State Corporation Commission, powers, rights and duties of the foregoing and the Department and Director of Conservation and Development; and to repeal certain other acts; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 62 a chapter numbered 6.1 creating the Virginia State Ports Authority and defining its powers and duties; providing for the appointment, powers, terms and duties of the governing body thereof; boards of municipal port commissioners and validating same; and the powers of the State Corporation Commission to transfer certain property; authorizing counties, cities and towns to make grants to the Authority; and to transfer certain Bret
An Act to amend and reenact § 28-240 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of gill nets in the waters of the Potomac River.
Proposing amendments to §§ 98, 99, 103 and 116 of the Constitution of Virginia
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-190 of the Code of 1950, as amended, in relation to the place and time of corporation meetings, action thereat and notice thereof so as to insert certain language concerning notice.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 13, Chap 13, a section numbered § 13-226.1, relating to amendment of charters of nonstock corporations, so as to provide for amendments to charters of certain corporations.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8-209, 3-210, 8-211 and 8-214 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to certain seeds, to define terms, prescribe the contents of labels, prohibit certain acts, and confer powers on the Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration.
An Act to provide a charter and form of government for the city of South Norfolk; and to repeal Chapter 91 of the Acts of Assembly of 1919, approved September 11, 1919, which act provided a charter for the 'own of South Norfolk, all acts amendatory thereof, and certain other acts.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to publication of obscene matter.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9-16 and 9-29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to designation of agency in charge of certain events and tax on receipts of boxing and wrestling clubs, corporations or associations so as to extend the application thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8-674, 8-675, 8-676, 8-678, 8-679, 8-680, 8-682, 8-685, 8-686, 8-687, 8-688, 8-689, and 8-689.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8-689.4, all of which relate to biils for sale or encumbrance of land of certain persons so as to include certain other persons thereunder and to validate prior proceedings.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1 to 5, inclusive, of Chapter 559 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved April 7, 1950, which was incorporated by reference by § 15-705.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the creation of park authorities; how the same shall be governed; and powers of such authorities so as to broaden the applicability of the act and the composition and powers of authorities thereunder; and to provide for the financing thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 54-451 of the Code of Virginia, relating to applications and fees for certain permits.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2 of Chap 2, Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved January 31, 1952, the chapter relating to the coverage of certain governmental officers and employees under the old-age and survivors insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, to except certain services from the definition of “employment”.
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-155 of the Code of 1950, relating to the maximum annual compensation of certain officers so as to include therein certain other officers inadvertently omitted.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54-60, 54-61, 54-61.1 and 54-62 of the Code of Virginia, relating to requirements for admission to certain examinations; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54-62.1, relating to the effect and effective date of amendments to such sections.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15-854.1, providing for the creation in certain counties of a department of real estate assessments, the method of appointment and compensation of officers and employees therein, their powers and duties and other matters in relation to the foregoing; to provide for a board of equalization of real estate assessments; and to provide for a referendum and the effect thereof.
An Act to require certain tags for placement upon motor vehicles to be supplied certain persons by the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles; to prescribe the fees therefor; and to provide for the disposition of the revenues therefrom.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 Proposing an amendment to Sec. 115a of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8-750 and 8-751 of the Code of Virginia, relating to moneys under control of court to increase the amount payable without appointment of fiduciary.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 53-211 and 58-213 of the Code of Virginia, relating to good conduct allowances for convicts.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 10, Title 38, sections numbered 88-348.1 and 88-843.2, so as to authorize qualified surety companies to become surety to the extent of two hundred dollars with respect to guaranteed arrest bond certificates of automobile clubs and associations, and requiring the acceptance of such guaranteed arrest bond certificates in lieu of cash bail in the event of certain violations of motor vehicle laws.
An Act to provide a new charter for the city of Roanoke; and to repeal Chap 478 of the Acts of Assembly of 1924, approved March 22, 1924, which provided a new charter for said city, and all amendments thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minors in public pool rooms outside of the limit of cities and towns, so as to extend the provisions of the section to certain counter 642
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.01, 19.07, 19.11 and 19.13 of Chapter 823 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved April 4, 1950, providing a charter for the city of Falls Church, which sections relate to the civil and police justice.
An Act to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 98 of the Acts of Assembly of 1946, approved March 4, 1946, which act provided the Public Facilities District Law, so as to include certain counties therein.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-176 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the reduction of registration fees for motor vehicles after certain periods.
An Act to amend and reenact § 68-194 of the Code of Virginia, relating to residence requirements for aid to the blind so as to reduce the requirement of residence.
An Act to amend and reenact § 28-107 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State cadets in certain military institutions and to their obligations as such.
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-299 of the Code of Virginia, relating to license tax on certain contractors.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19-11 and 19-29, as amended, of the Code of Virginia; and to amend the Code by adding a section numbered 18-805.1, the amended and new sections relating to forfeiture of certain drugs possessed or used in violation of law, property used in connection with such violation, enforcement of such forfeitures and search warrants in connection therewith.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 5904-a and 5904-b, as amended, of the Code of 1919, which were continued in effect by § 16-50 of the Code of Virginia, and §§ 5904-e and 5904-h, as amended, of the Code of 1919, which was incorporated by reference by § 16-50.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to county courts in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 28-1438 of the Code of Virginia, relating to waters in the State in which certain oysters may be culled
An Act to amend and reenact § 22-79 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain duties of school boards, the appointment of local school committees, and the duties and compensation of such committees.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 20 and 22 as amended, of Chap 180 of the Acts of Assembly of 1884, approved February 19, 1884, amended and reenacted by Chap 52 of the Acts of Assembly of 1888, approved January 30, 1888, which chapter provided a charter for the town of South Boston, so as to remove limitations as to the rate of taxation; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds; to make certain persons eligible to vote in certain elections, and providing a procedure for such elections; and to amend the said chapter by adding thereto a section, numbered 31, to provide for election of certain town officers, and to prescribe the powers and duties of such Riese
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-123 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to fees of clerks of court.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 37-77 as amended and 46-414 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain reports, copies and abstracts furnished by clerks of courts, so as to fix the fees to be allowed clerks therefor.
An Act to transfer the provisions of Article 6 of Chap 9 of Title 88 of the Code of Virginia, as such provisions were in force prior to any amendment thereto or repeal thereof effected by the General Assembly of 1952, and which provisions are contained in §§ 88-808 to 88-815, inclusive, of such Code, to Chap 7 of Title 2 of the Code of Virginia, and to renumber such provisions as §§ 2-64.1 to 2-64.8.
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-629 of the Code of Virginia, relating to credits for payment of motor fuel tax and refunds; and to add two new sections, designated as §§ 58-629.1 and 58-629.2, to the Code of Virginia, relating to refunds and to penalty for false akatemenes
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-504 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to contracts with counties, so as to extend the exemptions.
An Act to authorize the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to transfer and convey certain property in the county of King and Queen, and to repeal a certain act relating to the same subject.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63-5.2 to authorize the establishment and operation of stores in certain institutions.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto sections numbered 54-868.1 through 54-868.4, providing for injunctive relief in case of certain violations of the statutes of this State; through the procedure therein; and requiring certain reports.
An Act to prohibit the wearing of masks in certain places except under certain circumstances; to prohibit the placing of certain exhibits on the property of another, except under certain conditions, and to prohibit the placing of certain exhibits for certain purposes, within the State.
An Act to amend and reenact § 16-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to continuance fees in certain courts; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding three new sections numbered §§ 16-128.1, 16-128.2 and 16-128.8, relating to the filing and indexing of papers and fees therefor, fees for issuing executions and for the filing of papers upon the return thereof, and to fees for issuance of other papers, and authorizing the destroying of papers in certain civil cases; all such amended and new sections relating to civil justice and police courts in cities containing more than two hundred thousand population.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 7,-8, 9, 29, 82, 88, 45 and 51 of Chapter 428, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 1986, approved March 80, 1986, being the charter of the town of Vinton, the sections relating to organization rules of council, the powers and authority of the mayor, salaries and compensation, public improvement contracts, appropriation ordinance and levy, the fiscal year, and actions against the town for damages.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by inserting in Title 56 a new section numbered § 56-51.1, to authorize the donation of the entire capital stock of turnpike corporations to the State Highway Commission or to the political subdivisions in which the turnpike is located; and to authorize the acceptance of such donations without obligation or liability by such Commission or said political subdivisions.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a new section numbered 46-105.2, relating to use of dealer’s license plates on newly purchased motor vehicles.
An Act to amend and reenact § 19-82 of the Code of 1950 in relation to the disposition of property seized under search warrants, so as to restore certain language.