§ 62.1-116 Application for leave to build or raise dam across or in watercourse, cut canal, etc
§ 62.1-117 Notice required
§ 62.1-118 Appointment of commissioners; time of meeting
§ 62.1-119 Oath of commissioners; duties; report
§ 62.1-120 When further notice required
§ 62.1-121 When new commissioners appointed
§ 62.1-122 When court to refuse or grant leave; when granted, what terms imposed; rights of tenant on land crossed by canal
§ 62.1-123 Rights of applicant on payment of damages
§ 62.1-124 Such leave not to affect vested rights
§ 62.1-125 Time within which applicant must erect or rebuild works; consequence of failure
§ 62.1-126 Forfeiture by tenant of works damaged or destroyed, and unrestored; right of remainderman or reversioner
§ 62.1-127 Prosecution or action for unforeseen damages
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Terms Used In Virginia Code > Title 62.1 > Chapter 9 - Mills, Dams and Certain Other Works on Watercourses

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