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Applicability and construction (§ 45.1-361.16)
2016A The provisions of this article shall apply to all lands in the Commonwealth, whether publicly or privately owned. However, no well commenced prior to July 1, 1990, shall be required to be plugged or abandoned solely for purposes of complying with . . .
(Effective October 1, 2016) Purpose of board (§ 23.1-2301)
2016The board is formed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a university consisting of colleges, schools, and divisions offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and courses of study for the professions and . . .
Assistance in making survey (§ 21-326)
2016The board of viewers shall have power to employ such assistants as may be necessary to make a complete survey of the drainage district, and unless already completely surveyed and chartered, by United States or state engineers, shall enter upon the gr . . .
Power of condemnation; limitation (§ 56-347)
2016In addition to the powers conferred by Title 13.1, every corporation of this Commonwealth organized to conduct a railroad business shall have the power to acquire by the exercise of the right of eminent domain any lands or estates or interests therei . . .
Counties and cities required to elect certain officers; qualifications of attorney for the Commonwealth; duties and compensation of officers; vacancies, certain counties and cities excepted; officer's powers not to be diminished (§ 15.2-1600)
2016A The voters of each county and city shall elect a treasurer, a sheriff, an attorney for the Commonwealth, a clerk, who shall be clerk of the court in the office of which deeds are recorded, and a commissioner of revenue. To qualify to be elected or . . .
Electrical trailing cables (§ 45.1-161.283)
2016A Trailing cables shall be provided with suitable short-circuit protection and means of disconnecting power from the cable. B Temporary splices in trailing cables shall be made in a workmanlike manner, mechanically strong, and well insulated. C The . . .
Position established; agencies for which responsible; powers and duties (§ 2.2-208)
2016A The position of Secretary of Education (the Secretary) is created. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for the following agencies: Department of Education, State Council of Higher Education, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Science . . .
Additional powers conferred on counties, cities and towns (§ 21-286)
2016The powers conferred by this chapter on counties, cities and towns are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and may be exercised by resolution of the governing bodies thereof without regard to the terms, conditions, . . .
Legislative findings; declaration of policy (§ 45.1-180.2)
2016A The General Assembly finds that the mining of minerals within the Commonwealth is an activity that makes a contribution to the standard of living of the citizens of the Commonwealth; and that it is in the public interest to insure the availability . . .
Eminent domain (§ 36-27)
2016A An authority shall have the right to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property pursuant to a duly adopted redevelopment or conservation plan, or otherwise only in accordance with this chapter, after the adoption by it . . .