Virginia § 15.2-5383 - Eminent domain
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-5383 — Eminent domain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-5383. Eminent domain
The Authority shall have the right to acquire by eminent domain any real property, including fixtures and improvements, that it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter after it adopts a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the property described therein is in the public interest and necessary for public use. The Authority may exercise the power of eminent domain pursuant to the provisions of any applicable statutory provision now in force or hereafter enacted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any locality.
Property already devoted to a public use may be acquired; however, no property belonging to any locality, government, religious corporation, unincorporated church, or charitable corporation may be acquired without its consent.
2007, c. 676.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-5383
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-5383 cover?
Section 15.2-5383 ("Eminent domain") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 15.2-5383?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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