CODE OF VIRGINIA

SCOPE OF CHAPTER (§ 25.1-401)

A. The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the acquisition of real
property by any locality defined as a state agency for purposes of this chapter,
notwithstanding the provisions of the locality’s charter.

B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C, unless compliance with the
provisions of this chapter is a prerequisite to the receipt and expenditure of
federal funds on the projects for which property is acquired, this chapter shall
not apply to acquisitions by a state agency (i) that are voluntarily initiated
or negotiated by the seller under no threat of condemnation, (ii) where property
is dedicated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200 et seq.) of
Title 15.2, or (iii) where property is voluntarily dedicated or donated for no
consideration.

C. In the case of transportation projects funded in whole or in part with state
or federal funds, unless compliance with the provisions of this chapter would
jeopardize the receipt and expenditure of all or a portion of federal funds that
would otherwise be available for transportation projects for which property is
acquired or for reimbursement of the benefits provided for in this chapter, this
chapter shall apply to acquisitions for such transportation projects by the
Department of Transportation and any other state agency that are voluntarily
initiated or negotiated by the seller under no threat of condemnation.

HISTORY: 1972, c. 738, § 25-236; 1979, c. 235; 2000, c. 851; 2003, c. 940;
2014, c. 218.