Erection of Lines; Rights-Of-Way; Eminent Domain, Etc This is the 2025 edition of the code. There is not the current edition. Browse all editions.
This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Erection of Lines; Rights-Of-Way; Eminent Domain, Etc.” It is part of Chapter 15 “Telegraph and Telephone Companies”, which is part of Title 56 “Public Service Companies”.
It’s comprised of the following 16 sections.
§ 56-458 Right to erect lines parallel to railroads; occupation of roads, streets, etc.; location of same
§ 56-458.1 Relocation of lines or works of certain public utilities acquired by Commonwealth Transportation Board
§ 56-459 Removal of old line not required by this chapter
§ 56-460 How consent of appropriate authorities obtained; terms of use
§ 56-461 Cost to Commonwealth in connection with construction of line to be paid by company
§ 56-462 Franchise to occupy parks, streets, etc.; imposition of terms, conditions, etc., as to use of streets, etc., and construction thereon
§ 56-463 Company may contract for right-of-way, etc
§ 56-464 Right of eminent domain
§ 56-465 Preceding sections subject to repeal or change at pleasure
§ 56-466 Location of posts, poles, cables and conduits; height of wires, etc
§ 56-466.1 Pole attachments; cable television systems and telecommunications service providers
§ 56-466.2 Undergrounding existing overhead distribution lines; relocation of facilities of cable operator
§ 56-467 Restoring condition of ground
§ 56-468 Endangering life or limb by stringing wires across other works
§ 56-468.1 (Contingent expiration -- see Editor's note) Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee
§ 56-468.2 Reimbursement for relocation costs