Virginia § 25.1-223 - Right to enter upon property
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 25.1-223 — Right to enter upon property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.1-223. Right to enter upon property
A. Unless otherwise provided by law, any petitioner may enter upon the property to be condemned at any time after the filing of its petition for condemnation, for the purpose of constructing its works or improvements thereon in the manner proposed by the petitioner upon approval of the petitioner's application for entry as provided in this article.
B. Notice of the petitioner's application for entry shall be served on the owners in the same manner as is provided in this chapter for service of notice of the filing of a petition.
Code 1919, § 4362; 1924, p. 60; Code 1950, §§ 25-3, 25-4; 1962, c. 426, § 25-46.8; 1977, c. 394; 1979, c. 494; 2003, c. 940.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 25.1-223
What does Code of Virginia § 25.1-223 cover?
Section 25.1-223 ("Right to enter upon property") 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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