Virginia § 15.2-5431.6 - Hearing; referendum
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-5431.6 — Hearing; referendum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-5431.6. Hearing; referendum
If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the locality, substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its discretion petition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of adopting or approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of § 24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. If 10 percent of the qualified voters in a locality file a petition with the governing body at the hearing calling for a referendum, such governing body shall petition the circuit court to order a referendum in that locality as provided in this section.
2003, c. 643.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-5431.6
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Section 15.2-5431.6 ("Hearing; referendum") 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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