If any Commission employee is prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Commissioner may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend the employee. The compensation for special counsel shall, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Commission.
1980, c. 255, § 28.1-12.1; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-101. Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 28.2-102. Commission membership; chairman; qualifications; terms; meetings
§ 28.2-103. General powers of Commission; promulgation of regulations
§ 28.2-104. Commissioner; general powers and duties
§ 28.2-104.1. Living shorelines; development of general permit; guidance
§ 28.2-105. Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation
§ 28.2-106. Virginia Marine Police; law-enforcement responsibilities; qualifications; oath
§ 28.2-106.1. Patrol and enforcement of federal safety zones and restricted areas
§ 28.2-107. Commission to implement radio system
§ 28.2-108. Marine Patrols Fund continued