It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Commonwealth, as a part of its provision of essential service to communities and for public education, to promote the establishment and development of public library service throughout its various political subdivisions.
Va. Code Ann. § 42.1-46
Library policy of the Commonwealth
Code 1950, § 42-23; 1970, c. 606; 2020, c. 54.
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