§ 56-66 No authority to capitalize permit, franchise or contract for consolidation
The Commission shall have no power to authorize the capitalization of any franchise or permit whatsoever or the right to own, operate or enjoy any such franchise or permit, in excess of the amount (exclusive of any tax or annual charge) actually paid to the Commonwealth or to a political subdivision thereof as the consideration for the grant of such franchise, permit or right. No contract for consolidation shall be capitalized, and no public service company hereafter shall issue any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness against or as a lien upon any contract for consolidation or merger.
History
This law was first created in 1934. The record of its establishment is cataloged at page 224 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1934 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1942, when it was recodified as § 4073(8); in 1987, chapter 204.
1934, p. 224; Michie Code 1942, § 4073(8); 1987, c. 204.