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2011 Code of Virginia
Title 27 FIRE PROTECTION.
Chapter 2 Fire/EMS Departments and Fire/EMS Companies (27-6 thru 27-24)
27-9 Organization of company


VA Code § 27-9 (2001 through Reg Session) What's This?

27-9. Organization of company.

A writing stating the formation of such company, with the names of the members thereof thereto subscribed, shall be recorded in the court of the city or the court of the county wherein such fire company is. After which, the members of the company may make regulations for effecting its objects consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth, the ordinances of the city, town or county, and the bylaws of the fire/EMS department thereof. The principal officer of such fire company shall be known as "the chief."

(Code 1919, 3122; 1970, c. 187; 2001, c. 142.)

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