Virginia § 33.2-243 - Paying for damages sustained to personal property by reason of work projects, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-243 — Paying for damages sustained to personal property by reason of work projects, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-243. Paying for damages sustained to personal property by reason of work projects, etc
The Commissioner of Highways may pay and settle claims and demands against the Commonwealth arising as a result of damages sustained to personal property by reason of work projects or the operation of state-owned or operated equipment when engaged in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the primary state highway system, unless said claims or demands arise as a result of negligence of the person asserting such claims or demands. Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing any legal liability upon the Commonwealth to pay such claims or demands, nor as giving the consent of the Commonwealth to be sued in any action or suit to recover on such claims or demands in the event the Commissioner of Highways refuses payment of said claims or demands.
Code 1950, § 33-117.1; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-200; 2014, c. 805.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-243
What does Code of Virginia § 33.2-243 cover?
Section 33.2-243 ("Paying for damages sustained to personal property by reason of work projects, etc") 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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