Code of Virginia - Title 10.1 Conservation - Section 10.1-635 Power of eminent domain

§ 10.1-635. Power of eminent domain

In addition to any other powers conferred on it by law, any watershed improvement district organized under the provisions of this article shall be authorized to acquire by eminent domain any lands, property rights, franchises, rights-of-way, easements or other property deemed necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of the district. Such proceedings shall be in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the laws of the Commonwealth applicable to the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the name of a public service company and subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1.

(1958, c. 411, § 21-112.21; 1988, c. 891; 2003, c. 940.)

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