Virginia § 21-316 - Exclusion of land not affected by drainage
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§ 21-316. Exclusion of land not affected by drainage
If it appears that there is any land within the proposed levee or drainage district that will not be affected by the leveeing or drainage thereof, such lands shall be excluded and the names of the owners withdrawn from such proceeding.
Code 1919, § 1746.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21-316 ("Exclusion of land not affected by drainage") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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