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1998 SESSION

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HOUSE BILL NO. 1109
Offered January 26, 1998
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 5 of Title 7.1 a section numbered 7.1-40.11, relating to the official state reptile.
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Patrons-- Grayson, Abbitt, Almand, Barlow, Crittenden, Darner, Day, Deeds, Diamonstein, Dillard, Drake, Hamilton, Hargrove, Keating, McClure, Puller, Tate and Watts; Senators: Edwards, Norment, Saslaw, Ticer and Whipple
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 5 of Title 7.1 a section numbered 7.1-40.11 as follows:

§ 7.1-40.11. Official reptile.

The Eastern Box Turtle is hereby designated the official reptile of the Commonwealth.