Occupation of Streets and Roads
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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Occupation of Streets and Roads.” It is part of Chapter 1 “General Provisions”, which is part of Title 56 “Public Service Companies”. It contains 2 laws.
It’s comprised of the following 2 sections.
| § 56-14 | Streets, etc., of city or town not to be occupied without its consent; compensation |
| § 56-15 | Permits to place poles, wires, etc., in roads and streets in certain counties; charge therefor |