Virginia § 22.1-20.3 - Granting easements across lands of certain schools and institutions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 22.1-20.3 — Granting easements across lands of certain schools and institutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.1-20.3. Granting easements across lands of certain schools and institutions
The Board may, subject to the prior written approval of the Governor, convey upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration as it deems proper easements upon, over, across, or under the property of any school or educational institution for which it serves as the governing board, to any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, public utility, public service company, or cable television company for the purpose of erecting or maintaining power, telephone, cable television, water, sewer, or gas lines and mains, provided that any such deed or other conveyance shall be in a form approved by the Attorney General and that any funds received by the Board in consideration for granting any such easement shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury.
1952, c. 74, § 23-9.1; 1958, c. 47; 1986, c. 536; 2016, c. 588.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 22.1-20.3
What does Code of Virginia § 22.1-20.3 cover?
Section 22.1-20.3 ("Granting easements across lands of certain schools and institutions") 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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