Emblems, Designations, and Honors

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Emblems, Designations, and Honors.” It is part of Chapter 5 “Emblems”, which is part of Title 1 “General Provisions”. It contains 3 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 1-510 Official emblems and designations
§ 1-511 English designated the official language of the Commonwealth
§ 1-512 Poet laureate