                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITIONS (§ 25.1-300)

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

&#8220;Authorized condemnor&#8221; means a condemnor that is specifically
authorized by law to acquire property through the use of the procedure set forth
in this chapter.

&#8220;Certificate&#8221; means an instrument that, when recorded in the office
of the clerk of the circuit court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending
or are to be instituted by an authorized condemnor, terminates the interest or
estate of the owner of the property described therein and vests defeasible title
to such property or interest or estate of the owner in the authorized condemnor.
&#8220;Certificate&#8221; includes a certificate of deposit and a certificate of
take.

&#8220;Certificate of deposit&#8221; means a certificate filed by an authorized
condemnor with the court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending or are to
be instituted, stating that any sum or sums designated therein shall be paid
pursuant to the order of the court, and which is filed in lieu of the payment of
funds into court as provided in subdivision A 2 of § 25.1-305.

&#8220;Certificate of take&#8221; means a certificate recorded by an authorized
condemnor with the court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending or are to
be instituted, in connection with which the authorized condemnor has deposited
funds with the court as provided in subdivision A 1 of § 25.1-305.

HISTORY: 2003, c. 940.