Code of Virginia - Title 56 Public Service Companies - Section 56-17 Right of one public service corporation to cross the works of another; cost

§ 56-17. Right of one public service corporation to cross the works of another; cost

If any public service corporation deems it necessary in the construction of its works to cross the works of any other public service corporation, it may do so; provided such crossing shall be so located, constructed, and operated as not to impair, impede, or obstruct, in any material degree, the works and operations of the railroad, canal, turnpike, or other works to be crossed; and provided such crossing shall be supported by such permanent and proper structures and fixtures, and shall be controlled by such customary and approved appliances, methods, and regulations as will best secure the safe passage and transportation of persons and property along such crossing, and will not be injurious to the works of the company to be crossed. The cost of such crossings, their appliances and apparatus, and of the repair and operation of the same, shall be borne by the party desiring to make the crossing.

(Code 1919, § 3884.)

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