Chap. 101.—An ACT to permit banks and trust companies to temporarily suspend
operations during periods of actual or threatened enemy attack. [fH B 258]

Approved March 2, 1942

Whereas, in certain portions of the State, the protection of life and
the preservation of their records and assets, may render advisable and
necessary the temporary suspension of their business by banks and trust
companies during actual or threatened air raids or other enemy attack,

I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, That every
bank and trust company doing business in this State be, and it hereby is,
authorized to temporarily suspend its usual business during a period of
actual or threatened enemy attack affecting the community in which such
institution is doing business and for a reasonable time thereafter.

Z. Anemergency existing this act shall be in force from its passage.