Virginia Code 33.2-291: Local authorities subordinate to Authority.
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Any conflict between any authority granted to localities or other entities of the Commonwealth, other than the Transportation Board and the Department, with respect to the ownership or use of rail facilities or the provision of passenger rail service, or the exercise of that authority, and the exercise of the authority granted by the Board under this article shall be resolved in favor of the exercise of such authority by the Board. Rights-of-way transferred to the Authority from a railroad shall not be subject to the requirements of any local ordinances enacted pursuant to Chapter 22 of Title 15.2.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 33.2-291
- Authority: means the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. See Virginia Code 33.2-287
- Board: means the Board of Directors of the Authority. See Virginia Code 33.2-287
- Department: means the Department of Rail and Public Transportation. See Virginia Code 33.2-287
- Rail facilities: includes all property or interests necessary or convenient for the acquiring, providing, using, equipping, or maintaining of a rail facility or system, including right-of-way, trackwork, train controls, stations, and maintenance facilities. See Virginia Code 33.2-287