                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY TO CITY TO PROVIDE BY CONDEMNATION, ETC., WATER, LIGHT, POWER AND FUEL
(§ 15.2-3832)

In addition to the authority given by general law to cities, a city organized
under this chapter may acquire in accordance with § 15.2-1800 or construct, own
and operate, its own plant, machinery and equipment for supplying its
inhabitants, streets, grounds, or buildings with water, light, power or fuel. To
that end it may acquire any plant existing in or near the city; may acquire land
and franchises outside of the limits of the city; and may buy, purchase or
acquire easements and rights-of-way.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 15-106; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1007; 1997, c. 587.