A. The procedure established by this chapter shall be available for use, at the election of an authorized condemnor, in connection with the acquisition of property by condemnation if the use of the procedure is specifically authorized by law.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 25.1-301

  • Authorized condemnor: means a condemnor that is specifically authorized by law to acquire property through the use of the procedure set forth in this chapter. See Virginia Code 25.1-300
  • condemnor: includes a state agency. See Virginia Code 25.1-100
  • Property: means land and personal property, and any right, title, interest, estate or claim in or to such property. See Virginia Code 25.1-100

B. It is the intention of this chapter to provide that property may, in the discretion of the authorized condemnor, be condemned as provided in this chapter before, during or after the construction of improvements thereon.

2003, c. 940.

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