Eminent Domain

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Section
33.2-1000

Definitions

Section
33.2-1001

Power to acquire lands, etc.; conveyance to municipality after acquisition; property owners to be informed and briefed

Section
33.2-1002

Limitation on power of eminent domain

Section
33.2-1003

Additional power to acquire lands

Section
33.2-1004

Plans for acquisition of rights-of-way

Section
33.2-1005

Acquisition of real property that may be needed for transportation projects; sale of certain real property

Section
33.2-1006

Reconveyance where property deemed suitable for mass transit purposes

Section
33.2-1007

Authority to acquire entire tract of land, or parcel thereof, when only part to be utilized for highway purposes

Section
33.2-1008

Authority to acquire land to replace parkland; applicability

Section
33.2-1009

Acquisition of residue parcels declared to be in public interest

Section
33.2-1010

Use and disposition of residue parcels of land

Section
33.2-1011

Right to enter on land to ascertain its suitability for highway and other transportation purposes; damage resulting from such entry

Section
33.2-1012

Limitations in Title 25.1 not applicable to Commissioner of Highways

Section
33.2-1013

Notice of exercise of eminent domain power; evidence of value

Section
33.2-1014

Acquisition of interests for exchange with railroad, public utility company, public service corporation or company, political subdivision, or cable television company; relocation of poles, lines, etc.

Section
33.2-1015

Acquisition of land in median of highways for public mass transit; disposition of such property

Section
33.2-1016

Procedure in general; suits in name of Commissioner of Highways; survival; validation of suits; notice of filing

Section
33.2-1017

Taking highway materials from streams, rivers, and watercourses

Section
33.2-1018

Authority to take possession and title to property before or during condemnation; purpose and intent of provisions

Section
33.2-1019

Payments into court or filing certificate of deposit before entering upon land

Section
33.2-1020

Payment of certificates of deposit; recordation of certain certificates; notice to owner

Section
33.2-1021

Recordation of certificates; transfer of title or interest; land situated in two or more counties or cities

Section
33.2-1022

Certificates to describe land and list owner

Section
33.2-1023

Proceedings for distribution of funds; effect of acceptance of payments; evidence as to amount of deposit or certificate

Section
33.2-1024

Reformation, alteration, revision, amendment, or invalidation of certificate

Section
33.2-1025

When condemnation proceedings instituted; payment of compensation or damages; order confirming award; recording

Section
33.2-1026

Awards in greater or lesser amounts than deposit; interest

Section
33.2-1027

Agreements as to compensation; petition and order of court thereon; disposition of deposit

Section
33.2-1027.1

Distribution of funds to owner or owner's attorney

Section
33.2-1028

Enhancement to be offset against damage

Section
33.2-1029

Remedy of landowners under certain conditions

Section
33.2-1030

Installation of broadband conduit

Section
33.2-1031

Commissioner of Highways may enter into agreement with person, church, association, etc.

Section
33.2-1032

Commissioner of Highways may file petition for condemnation when no agreement can be reached; notice of condemnation proceedings

Section
33.2-1033

Contents of petition for condemnation

Section
33.2-1034

Removal and reinterment of remains; other proceedings