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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1964, chapter 291; in 1980, chapter 559; in 1986, chapter 117; in 2003, chapter 940<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":64664,"section_number":"15.2-1904","catch_line":"Possession of property prior to condemnation; authority to utilize expedited acquisition procedure conferred","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-1904\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":62316,"section_number":"25.1-200","catch_line":"Chapter controls condemnation proceedings","order_by":null,"url":"\/25.1-200\/"}],"permalink":{"id":154115,"object_type":"law","relational_id":58874,"identifier":"15.2-1901.1","token":"15.2\/II\/19\/15.2-1901.1","url":"\/15.2-1901.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/15.2-1901.1\/","token":"15.2\/II\/19\/15.2-1901.1","dublin_core":{"Title":"Condemnation by localities authorized","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 15.2-1901.1","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The governing body<\/span> of any locality<\/span> may acquire by condemnation title to (i) land, buildings and structures, (ii) any easement thereover or (iii) any sand, earth, gravel, water or other necessary material<\/span> for the purpose of opening, constructing, repairing or maintaining a road or for any other authorized public undertaking if the terms of purchase cannot be agreed upon or the owner (a) is unknown, (b) cannot with reasonable diligence be found in the Commonwealth or (c) due to incapacity cannot negotiate an agreement. Condemnation proceedings shall be conducted under the provisions of Chapter 2 (\u00a7 25.1-200<\/a> et seq.) of Title 25.1 insofar as applicable.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCONDEMNATION BY LOCALITIES AUTHORIZED (\u00a7 15.2-1901.1)\n\nThe governing body of any locality may acquire by condemnation title to (i)\nland, buildings and structures, (ii) any easement thereover or (iii) any sand,\nearth, gravel, water or other necessary material for the purpose of opening,\nconstructing, repairing or maintaining a road or for any other authorized public\nundertaking if the terms of purchase cannot be agreed upon or the owner (a) is\nunknown, (b) cannot with reasonable diligence be found in the Commonwealth or\n(c) due to incapacity cannot negotiate an agreement. Condemnation proceedings\nshall be conducted under the provisions of Chapter 2 (\u00a7 25.1-200 et seq.) of\nTitle 25.1 insofar as applicable.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 25-232; 1964, c. 291, \u00a7 25-232.01; 1980, c. 559; 1986,\nc. 117; 2003, c. 940.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}