Definitions

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Definitions.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Heat, Light, Power, Water and Other Utility Companies Generally”, which is part of Title 56 “Public Service Companies”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 56-232	Public utility and schedules defined
§ 56-232.1	Regulation of service by certain gas pipeline companies to municipalities
§ 56-232.2	Regulation of compressed natural gas service
§ 56-232.2:1	Regulation of electric vehicle charging service
§ 56-232.3	Regulation of service by certain gas distribution companies to federal, state and local governmental facilities
§ 56-233	Service defined