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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 1975, chapters 51 and 547; in 1976, chapter 676; in 1983, chapter 161; in 1984, chapter 675.<\/p>","references":[{"id":67948,"section_number":"58.1-3522","catch_line":"Assessment method for manufactured homes","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-3522\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":257531,"object_type":"law","relational_id":58961,"identifier":"58.1-3280","token":"58.1\/III\/32\/7\/58.1-3280","url":"\/58.1-3280\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/58.1-3280\/","token":"58.1\/III\/32\/7\/58.1-3280","dublin_core":{"Title":"Assessment of values","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 58.1-3280","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section><p>Every assessor or appraiser so designated under this chapter shall, as soon as practicable after being so designated, proceed to ascertain and assess the fair market value of all lands and lots assessable by them, with the improvements and buildings thereon. 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