Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to:
1. Demand, buy, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;
2. Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quitclaim; release; surrender; create a security interest in; grant options concerning; lease; sublease; or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;
3. Grant a security interest in tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property as security to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal;
4. Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by litigation or otherwise, a security interest, lien, or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;
5. Manage or conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including:
a. Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss;
b. Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the property or interest, by litigation or otherwise;
c. Paying, assessing, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments;
d. Moving the property from place to place;
e. Storing the property for hire or on a gratuitous bailment; and
f. Using and making repairs, alterations, or improvements to the property; and
6. Change the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property.
2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-99; 2012, c. 614.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 64.2 - Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Chapter 16 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act
§ 64.2-1602. Power of attorney is durable
§ 64.2-1603. Execution of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1604. Validity of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1605. Meaning and effect of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1606. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary
§ 64.2-1607. When power of attorney effective
§ 64.2-1608. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority
§ 64.2-1609. Coagents and successor agents
§ 64.2-1610. Reimbursement and compensation of agent
§ 64.2-1611. Agent's acceptance
§ 64.2-1613. Exoneration of agent
§ 64.2-1615. Agent's liability
§ 64.2-1616. Agent's resignation; notice
§ 64.2-1617. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1618. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1619. Principles of law and equity
§ 64.2-1620. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities
§ 64.2-1621. Remedies under other law
§ 64.2-1622. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
§ 64.2-1623. Incorporation of authority
§ 64.2-1624. Construction of authority generally
§ 64.2-1626. Tangible personal property
§ 64.2-1628. Commodities and options
§ 64.2-1629. Banks and other financial institutions
§ 64.2-1630. Operation of entity or business
§ 64.2-1631. Insurance and annuities
§ 64.2-1632. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
§ 64.2-1633. Claims and litigation
§ 64.2-1634. Personal and family maintenance
§ 64.2-1635. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
§ 64.2-1639. Agent's certification
§ 64.2-1640. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 64.2-1641. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act