Virginia § 56-262 - Proceeding upon failure of public service corporation to perform duties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-262 — Proceeding upon failure of public service corporation to perform duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-262. Proceeding upon failure of public service corporation to perform duties
If any such public service corporation shall fail or refuse to perform any of the duties imposed by § 56-261 or by this chapter, any city or incorporated town, or any such county served or whose inhabitants are served by such corporation may file with the State Corporation Commission a petition setting forth the failure or refusal of such corporation to carry out and perform one or more of such duties, at a reasonable charge, or to the detriment or threatened detriment of the public health or safety from fire of such community.
1924, p. 690; 1928, p. 632; Michie Code 1942, § 4073b.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-262
What does Code of Virginia § 56-262 cover?
Section 56-262 ("Proceeding upon failure of public service corporation to perform duties") 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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