All impound decisions are further limited by which code and policy?

All impound decisions are further limited by which code and policy?

• A. 19.2-80.1
• B. 19.2-80.2
• C. 19.3-70.4
• D. 18.1-50.5

Answer: (A)

Impound decisions must follow statutory authority and agency policy. In Virginia, the limit on how and when an impoundment can be ordered is set by the code, with 19.2-80.1 providing the specific provisions that govern impoundment—who can order it, the conditions that justify it, and the required procedures. Agency policy then translates that statute into everyday practice, detailing step-by-step how to document the impound, handle notices, storage, and release. The other code options do not provide the same targeted impoundment framework, so they don’t constrain impound decisions in the same way. Therefore, the limiting code and policy for all impound decisions is 19.2-80.1.

Impound decisions must follow statutory authority and agency policy. In Virginia, the limit on how and when an impoundment can be ordered is set by the code, with 19.2-80.1 providing the specific provisions that govern impoundment—who can order it, the conditions that justify it, and the required procedures. Agency policy then translates that statute into everyday practice, detailing step-by-step how to document the impound, handle notices, storage, and release. The other code options do not provide the same targeted impoundment framework, so they don’t constrain impound decisions in the same way. Therefore, the limiting code and policy for all impound decisions is 19.2-80.1.