Virginia § 62.1-88 - Determination and investigation by Commission
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§ 62.1-88. Determination and investigation by Commission
Before acting upon any application, the Commission shall weigh all the respective advantages and disadvantages from the standpoint of the Commonwealth as a whole and the people thereof and shall make such investigation as may be appropriate as to the effect of the proposed construction upon any cities, towns and counties and upon the prospective development of other natural resources and the property of others.
Code 1950, § 62-76; 1968, c. 659.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 62.1-88 ("Determination and investigation by Commission") 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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