2014 Virginia Code
Title 33.1 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
§ 33.1-119. (Repealed effective October 1, 2014) Authority to take possession and title to property before or during condemnation; purpose and intent of provisions

In addition to the exercise of the power of eminent domain prior to the entry upon land being condemned, as provided hereinabove, the Commissioner is authorized to acquire title and to enter upon and take possession of such property and rights-of-way, for the purposes set out in § 33.1-89, as the Commissioner may deem necessary, and proceed with the construction of such highway, such taking to be made pursuant to the following sections.

It is the intention of these sections to provide that such property and rights-of-way may, in the discretion of the Commissioner, be condemned during or after the construction of the highway, as well as prior thereto, and to direct the fund out of which the judgment of the court in condemnation proceedings shall be paid, and to provide that in all other respects the provisions of this article shall apply, whether the property and rights-of-way are condemned before, during or after the construction of the highway. But the authorities constructing such highway under the authority of these sections shall use diligence to protect growing crops and pastures and to prevent damage to any property not taken. So far as possible all rights-of-way shall be acquired or contracted for before any condemnation is resorted to.

Code 1950, § 33-70.1; 1958, c. 581; 1970, c. 322.