Virginia § 33.2-917 - Petition for abandonment
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-917 — Petition for abandonment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-917. Petition for abandonment
Any person desiring to have a road abandoned may petition the governing body to abandon such road by filing the petition and a reasonably accurate plat and description of the section proposed to be abandoned with the governing body and in the clerk's office of the county. The governing body may proceed to have such road abandoned as provided in this article, but the expenses shall be borne by the petitioner.
Code 1950, § 33-76.16; 1950, p. 735; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-159; 2014, c. 805.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-917
What does Code of Virginia § 33.2-917 cover?
Section 33.2-917 ("Petition for abandonment") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 33.2-917?
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