Virginia § 33.2-1203 - Entry upon lands; hindering Commissioner of Highways or agent
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§ 33.2-1203. Entry upon lands; hindering Commissioner of Highways or agent
The Commissioner of Highways and all employees under his direction may enter upon such lands as may be necessary in the performance of their functions and duties as prescribed by this article. Any person who hinders or obstructs the Commissioner of Highways or any assistant or agent of the Commissioner of Highways in carrying out such functions and duties is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 33-301; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-354; 2014, c. 805.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33.2-1203 ("Entry upon lands; hindering Commissioner of Highways or agent") 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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