Virginia § 2.2-2401 Works of art accepted by Governor; approval by Board; meaning of "work of art."

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§ 2.2-2401 — Works of art accepted by Governor; approval by Board; meaning of "work of art."

Virginia § 2.2-2401

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 2.2ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT

Subtitle IORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT

Ch. 24BOARDS

Art. 1ART AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

Part DSTATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2401 (2026).

Text

A.The Governor may accept, in the name of the Commonwealth, gifts to the Commonwealth of works of art as defined in subsection B. But no work of art shall be so accepted until submitted to the Board or otherwise brought to its attention for its advice and counsel to the Governor.

B.As used in this article, "work of art" means all paintings, mural decorations, stained glass, statues, bas-reliefs, tablets, sculptures, monuments, fountains, arches or other structure of a permanent character intended for ornament or commemoration.

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A. The Governor may accept, in the name of the Commonwealth, gifts to the Commonwealth of works of art as defined in subsection B. But no work of art shall be so accepted until submitted to the Board or otherwise brought to its attention for its advice and counsel to the Governor.

B. As used in this article, "work of art" means all paintings, mural decorations, stained glass, statues, bas-reliefs, tablets, sculptures, monuments, fountains, arches or other structure of a permanent character intended for ornament or commemoration.

Legislative History

Code 1919, § 583; 1920, p. 51; Michie Code 1942, § 582a; R. P. 1948, §§ 9-10, 9-12; 1975, c. 514; 1978, c. 580, §§ 2.1-488.3, 2.1-488.5; 2001, c. 844.