Presumptions Regarding Ownership
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This is Chapter 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Presumptions Regarding Ownership.” It is part of Subtitle I “Administration”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”. It contains 3 laws.
It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.
| § 45.2-400 | Presumption that no coal, minerals, ore, or oil exists in certain lands |
| § 45.2-401 | Actions to extinguish certain claims |
| § 45.2-402 | Presumption regarding use of underground space |