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2018 Code of Virginia
Title 56 - Public Service Companies
Chapter 15 - Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Article 1. Erection of Lines; Rights-of-Way; Eminent Domain, Etc.
- § 56-458. Right to erect lines parallel to railroads; occupation of roads, streets, etc.; location of same
- § 56-458.1. Relocation of lines or works of certain public utilities acquired by Commonwealth Transportation Board
- § 56-459. Removal of old line not required by this chapter
- § 56-460. How consent of appropriate authorities obtained; terms of use
- § 56-461. Cost to Commonwealth in connection with construction of line to be paid by company
- § 56-462. Franchise to occupy parks, streets, etc.; imposition of terms, conditions, etc., as to use of streets, etc., and construction thereon
- § 56-463. Company may contract for right-of-way, etc.
- § 56-464. Right of eminent domain
- § 56-465. Preceding sections subject to repeal or change at pleasure
- § 56-466. Location of posts, poles, cables and conduits; height of wires, etc.
- § 56-466.1. Pole attachments; cable television systems and telecommunications service providers
- § 56-466.2. Undergrounding existing overhead distribution lines; relocation of facilities of cable operator
- § 56-467. Restoring condition of ground
- § 56-468. Endangering life or limb by stringing wires across other works
- § 56-468.1. (Contingent expiration -- see Editor's note) Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee
- § 56-468.2. Reimbursement for relocation costs
Article 2. Duties in Regard to Messages; Negligence; Damages
Article 3. Supervision by Commission
- § 56-478. Repealed
- § 56-478.1. Repealed
- § 56-479. Commission to make rules; require connection between companies; inspect lines and buildings
- § 56-479.1. Long distance service; change of carriers; prior authorization
- § 56-479.2. Anti-competitive acts; injunctive relief
- § 56-479.3. Authorization and verification for products, goods, and services to be billed on a telephone bill
- § 56-480. Rates, etc., on file with Commission not to be questioned in courts; revision; proof
- § 56-480.1. Time limit on institution of approved rates
- § 56-480.2. Operator assistance at pay stations
- § 56-481. Repealed
- § 56-481.1. Rates, charges, and regulations for interexchange telephone service
- § 56-481.2. Rates, charges and regulations for local exchange telephone services provided by new entrants
- § 56-482. Agreements between telephone companies to be submitted to Commission
- § 56-482.1. Reports required of interexchange telephone companies
- § 56-482.2. Penalties
- § 56-483. Refusal or neglect to make reports; obstructing Commission in discharge of duties; violations in general
- § 56-484. Foreign companies to obtain license
Article 4. Extension and Reduction of Telephone Service
- § 56-484.1. Definitions
- § 56-484.2. Extension or reduction upon poll of certain subscribers
- § 56-484.3. Powers of Commission not restricted; rules and regulations
Article 5. Telecommunications Relay Service
Article 5.1. Provision of Certain Communications Services
- § 56-484.7:1. Offering of communications services
- § 56-484.7:2. Approval
- § 56-484.7:3. Repealed
- § 56-484.7:4. Revocation of Commission approval
Article 6. Wireless Enhanced Public Safety Telephone Service Act
Article 7. Enhanced Public Safety Telephone Services Act
- § 56-484.12. Definitions
- § 56-484.12:1. Repealed
- § 56-484.13. 9-1-1 Services Board; membership; terms; compensation
- § 56-484.14. Powers and duties of the 9-1-1 Services Board
- § 56-484.15. Repealed
- § 56-484.16. Local emergency telecommunications requirements; text messages; use of digits "9-1-1."
- § 56-484.17. Wireless E-911 Fund; uses of Fund; enforcement; audit required
- § 56-484.17:1. Collection of prepaid wireless E-911 charge at point of sale; rate established
- § 56-484.18. Designation of official State Police access number; blocking caller identification prohibited
Article 8. Emergency Calls on Multiline Telephone Systems
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