Chap. 166.—An ACT to provide for the commitment of vagrants or persons
who are physically incapable of supporting themselves, and in destitute cir-
cumstances, to poorhouses or like institutions. [H B 438}

Approved March 11, 1922.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That any
person who is a vagrant as defined by the laws of the State of
Virginia, or who is physically incapable of supporting himself or
herself, and in destitute circumstances, may, in the discretion of the
justice or court before whom the case may be: tried, be committed
to the county or city poorhouse, alms house, or like institution.