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Code of Virginia

Article 3

Emergency Seizure of Coal Property by the Commonwealth

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