Chapter 9 Mills, Dams and Certain Other Works on Watercourses

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:
  • §62.1-116 Application for leave to build or raise dam across or in watercourse, cut canal, etc
  • §62.1-117 Notice required
  • §62.1-118 Appointment of commissioners; time of meeting
  • §62.1-119 Oath of commissioners; duties; report
  • §62.1-120 When further notice required
  • §62.1-121 When new commissioners appointed
  • §62.1-122 When court to refuse or grant leave; when granted, what terms imposed; rights of tenant on land crossed by canal
  • §62.1-123 Rights of applicant on payment of damages
  • §62.1-124 Such leave not to affect vested rights
  • §62.1-125 Time within which applicant must erect or rebuild works; consequence of failure
  • §62.1-126 Forfeiture by tenant of works damaged or destroyed, and unrestored; right of remainderman or reversioner
  • §62.1-127 Prosecution or action for unforeseen damages