Virginia § 25.1-401 - Scope of chapter
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 25.1-401 — Scope of chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.1-401. Scope of chapter
A. The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the acquisition of real property by any locality defined as a state agency for purposes of this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions of the locality's charter.
B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C, unless compliance with the provisions of this chapter is a prerequisite to the receipt and expenditure of federal funds on the projects for which property is acquired, this chapter shall not apply to acquisitions by a state agency (i) that are voluntarily initiated or negotiated by the seller under no threat of condemnation, (ii) where property is dedicated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 15.2, or (iii) where property is voluntarily dedicated or donated for no consideration.
C. In the case of transportation projects funded in whole or in part with state or federal funds, unless compliance with the provisions of this chapter would jeopardize the receipt and expenditure of all or a portion of federal funds that would otherwise be available for transportation projects for which property is acquired or for reimbursement of the benefits provided for in this chapter, this chapter shall apply to acquisitions for such transportation projects by the Department of Transportation and any other state agency that are voluntarily initiated or negotiated by the seller under no threat of condemnation.
1972, c. 738, § 25-236; 1979, c. 235; 2000, c. 851; 2003, c. 940; 2014, c. 218.
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Section 25.1-401 ("Scope of chapter") 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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