Condemnation

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This is Chapter 19 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Condemnation.” It is part of Subtitle II “Powers of Local Government”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 15.2-1900	Repealed
§ 15.2-1901	Condemnation authority
§ 15.2-1901.1	Condemnation by localities authorized
§ 15.2-1902	Condemnation proceedings generally
§ 15.2-1903	Requirements for initiating condemnation; filing of ordinance or resolution with petition; voluntary conveyance
§ 15.2-1904	Possession of property prior to condemnation; authority to utilize expedited acquisition procedure conferred
§ 15.2-1905	Special provisions for counties
§ 15.2-1906	Condemnation of existing water or sewage disposal systems
§ 15.2-1907	Condemnation for water supplies and water lines
§ 15.2-1907.1	Condemnation of lands for compensatory mitigation of wetlands