Virginia § 33.2-220 - Transfer of interest in and control over certain highways, highway rights-of-way, and landings
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-220 — Transfer of interest in and control over certain highways, highway rights-of-way, and landings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-220. Transfer of interest in and control over certain highways, highway rights-of-way, and landings
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this title, the Board, upon receipt of a written request from a public access authority established pursuant to Title 15.2 and without first abandoning or discontinuing such highway, highway right-of-way, or landing, including a wharf, pier, or dock, may transfer to such requesting authority any and all rights and interests of the Board in a highway, highway right-of-way, or landing as the Board may deem in the public interest. Such transfer may be either with or without compensation from the requesting authority.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33.2-220 ("Transfer of interest in and control over certain highways, highway rights-of-way, and landings") 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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