Va. Code § 21-155: Powers of commission

Each commission, constituting a corporation is hereby invested with the rights, powers and authority and charged with the duties set forth in this chapter, and shall constitute a political subdivision of the Commonwealth established as a governmental instrumentality to provide for the public health and welfare.1942, p. 600; Michie Code 1942, § 1560kk; 1944, p. 72; 1946, p. 528.