Virginia § 56-527 - Chapter not applicable to certain carriers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-527 — Chapter not applicable to certain carriers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-527. Chapter not applicable to certain carriers
With the exception of ferries nothing in this chapter shall apply to any express company, sleeping car company, common carrier engaged in interstate commerce by railroad or by air or to any company which is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any carrier by railroad.
1952, c. 696; 1954, c. 108.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-527
What does Code of Virginia § 56-527 cover?
Section 56-527 ("Chapter not applicable to certain carriers") 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 § 56-527?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 56-527" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 56-527 apply to my situation?
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