Article 3 Emergency Seizure of Coal Property by the Commonwealth

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §45.2-608 “Public uses” defined; mining, etc., of coal essential business; subject to seizure by Commonwealth
  • §45.2-609 Interruption of public uses; proclamation of emergency; seizure
  • §45.2-610 Additional powers of Governor to operate seized properties
  • §45.2-611 Virginia Fuel Commission; purpose; membership; compensation; staff; powers and duties; report
  • §45.2-612 Negotiating purchase or lease of coal properties
  • §45.2-613 Proceedings for condemnation
  • §45.2-614 Expense of acquiring and operating coal property; funds derived from operation
  • §45.2-615 Restoration of property to owner or operator
  • §45.2-616 Article subject to provisions of general law