Virginia § 21-359 - Highway affected
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 21-359 — Highway affected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-359. Highway affected
Where any public ditch, drain or watercourse established under the provisions of this chapter crosses a public highway, the Department of Transportation shall provide bridges or culverts of adequate capacity to permit the free flow of water. The landowners in the drainage project shall bear the excavation cost for such structures.
Any government installation whether federal, state, county, city or town with runoff or acres draining into such a watershed area will be considered a landowner and shall be assessed on an acreage basis for drainage at the same rate as any other landowner.
Code 1919, § 1764; 1924, p. 107; 1926, p. 617; 1954, c. 642.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 21-359
What does Code of Virginia § 21-359 cover?
Section 21-359 ("Highway affected") 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 § 21-359?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 21-359" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 21-359 apply to my situation?
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