Virginia Statutes
§ 44-8 — Governor as Commander in Chief
Virginia § 44-8
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 44MILITARY AND EMERGENCY LAWS
Ch. 1MILITARY LAWS OF VIRGINIA
Art. 2GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 44-8 (2026).
Text
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.
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