Virginia § 15.2-3702 - Ordinance required

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-3702 — Ordinance required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15.2-3702. Ordinance required

After the agreement required by § 15.2-3701 has been reached, the town council may, by ordinance passed by a recorded majority vote of all the members thereof, petition the circuit court for the county or counties in which the town is located for an order requiring a referendum on the question of whether the town charter shall be annulled and repealed.

1992, c. 453, § 15.1-965.30; 1997, c. 587.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-3702

What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-3702 cover?

Section 15.2-3702 ("Ordinance required") 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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