Virginia § 9.1-920 Liberal construction

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§ 9.1-920 — Liberal construction

Virginia § 9.1-920

Title 9.1COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SAFETY

Ch. 9SEX OFFENDER AND CRIMES AGAINST MINORS REGISTRY ACT

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Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-920 (2026).

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This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

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Legislative History

2003, c. 584; 2015, c. 709.

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