Creation of Districts

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Creation of Districts.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Sanitation Districts Law of 1938 -- Tidal Waters”, which is part of Title 21 “Drainage, Soil Conservation, Sanitation and Public Facilities Districts”.

It’s comprised of the following 9 sections.

§ 21-145	Territory which may be embraced in district
§ 21-146	Notice of hearing on petition for creation
§ 21-147	Contents of petition
§ 21-148	Signatures on petition
§ 21-149	Hearing and determination; ordering election
§ 21-150	Order when election favors establishment
§ 21-151	Exclusion from district of county, city or town voting against establishment
§ 21-152	Approval of State Health Commissioner
§ 21-153	Governing bodies may adopt resolutions