Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7299615.2-2108.5Preliminary public hearing; feasibility consultant202515.2-2108.6Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentFranchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public UtilitiesProvision of Cable Television Services by Certain Localities

A. Before a municipality may engage or offer to engage in an activity described in subsection A of § 15.2-2108.4, the governing body of the municipality shall hold a preliminary public hearing at which any interested party may appear and be heard.

B. If the governing body elects to proceed after holding the preliminary public hearing required by subsection A, the governing body shall approve the hiring of a feasibility consultant to conduct a feasibility study in accordance with § 15.2-2108.6.

2003, c. 677.