# 1 V.S.A. § 273: Eligibility to hold office

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T1_C5_S273

## Section

- **Citation:** 1 V.S.A. § 273
- **Heading:** Eligibility to hold office
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 273

## Text

A person shall not be debarred on account of sex from holding any office or position of trust or responsibility under the State, including U.S. Senator and Representative to Congress or any county, town, city, village, town school district, or incorporated fire, lighting, or school district office.

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