CODE OF VIRGINIA

BOUNDARIES TO EMBRACE WHARVES, PIERS, DOCKS AND CERTAIN OTHER STRUCTURES (§
15.2-3105)

The boundary of every locality bordering on the Chesapeake Bay, including its
tidal tributaries (the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean
shall embrace all wharves, piers, docks and other structures, except bridges and
tunnels that have been or may hereafter be erected along the waterfront of such
locality, and extending into the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries
(the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean. However, only the
wharves, piers, docks, or other structures which lie within the territorial
jurisdiction of this Commonwealth shall be embraced within the boundary of such
locality.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 15-42.1; 1958, c. 280; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1031; 1976,
c. 646; 1997, c. 587.