Proceedings to Acquire Drainage Rights

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This is Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Proceedings to Acquire Drainage Rights.” It is part of Title 21 “Drainage, Soil Conservation, Sanitation and Public Facilities Districts”. It contains 5 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 5 sections.

§ 21-428	Right to drain land through lands of others
§ 21-429	Damages to be ascertained by commissioners; notice to be given
§ 21-430	Mode of draining to be described
§ 21-431	Payment of damages and costs
§ 21-432	Construction of culverts, etc., under mill canals