Incorporation of Towns by Judicial Proceeding

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This is Chapter 36 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Incorporation of Towns by Judicial Proceeding.” It is part of Subtitle III “Boundary Adjustments and Changes of Status of Counties, Cities and Towns”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 15.2-3600	Petition for incorporation of community; appointment of special court
§ 15.2-3601	Hearing before Commission on Local Government; notice; parties; finding of Commission
§ 15.2-3602	Proof required and order for incorporation
§ 15.2-3603	Request for charter
§ 15.2-3604	How first election ordered and held
§ 15.2-3605	How appeals granted and heard