Virginia § 33.2-229 - Furnishing information regarding right-of-way transactions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-229 — Furnishing information regarding right-of-way transactions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-229. Furnishing information regarding right-of-way transactions
Upon written request to the central office of the Department, the Commissioner of Highways shall furnish information regarding right-of-way transactions where any public funds are expended. Such information shall not be released prior to 60 days following the transaction to any person not a party directly interested in such transaction.
The information furnished under this section shall consist of (i) the name of the person to whom any sum was paid for land or interest therein, (ii) the amount of land or interest therein acquired from such person, and (iii) the amount paid such person for land and the amount paid for damage resulting to the remaining property of such person.
Code 1950, § 33-15.1; 1958, c. 316; 1960, c. 352; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-16; 1974, c. 462; 2014, c. 805.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-229
What does Code of Virginia § 33.2-229 cover?
Section 33.2-229 ("Furnishing information regarding right-of-way transactions") 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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