Chap. 565.—An ACT requiring assistants and officers appointed by the motor
vehicle commissioner and engaged in the enforcement of the laws concerning
the operation of motor vehicles to give bond for the lawful and faithful
discharge of their duties. [H B 141]

Approved March 29, 1926.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That all
issistants and other officers appointed by the motor vehicle com-
nissioner, and engaged in the enforcement of the laws relating to the
yperation of motor vehicles upon the roads and highways of this State,
hall, before entering upon or continuing in their duties, enter into
yond, with some solvent guaranty company authorized to do business
n this State, as surety, in the penalty of two thousand dollars, and
vith condition for the faithful and lawful performance of their duties.
Such bonds shall be filed in the office of the motor vehicle commis-
sioner, and the premiums thereon shall be paid out of the fund appro-
priated for the enforcement of the laws concerning motor vehicles.
All persons injured or damaged in any manner by the unlawful, neg-
ligent or improper conduct of any such assistant or officer while on
Juty may maintain an action upon such bond.