Article 3: Emergency Seizure of Coal Property by the Commonwealth

This article is comprised of the following sections:

§45.2-608  &#8220;Public uses&#8221; 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
