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Public service project in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Public service project” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.

What does “Public service project” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Public service project" means any governmental or quasi-governmental agency project or any project of a nonprofit corporation or association operated exclusively for charitable or community purposes. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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