Virginia Statutes
§ 44-8 — Governor as Commander in Chief
Virginia·Title 44 MILITARY AND EMERGENCY LAWS·Ch. 1 MILITARY LAWS OF VIRGINIA·Art. 2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the Commonwealth, and shall have power to employ such forces to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, and enforce the execution of the laws.
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Legislative History
1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(8); R. P. 1948, § 44-8; 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227.