Virginia § 56-23 - Crossing of highway by public service corporation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-23 — Crossing of highway by public service corporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-23. Crossing of highway by public service corporation
If any public service corporation deems it necessary in the construction of its works or in changing its grade or line or in double tracking the same, or if, for any reason, it is required to cross a state highway or county road at grade, or at an elevation above the grade or below the grade, of such highway or road, it may do so under the conditions set forth in §§ 56-24 through 56-32.
Code 1919, § 3885; 1920, p. 411.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-23
What does Code of Virginia § 56-23 cover?
Section 56-23 ("Crossing of highway by public service corporation") 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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