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§ 33.2-720 — Supervisors may issue process

Virginia § 33.2-720
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 33.2HIGHWAYS AND OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Subtitle IIMODES OF TRANSPORTATION: HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, FERRIES, RAIL, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Ch. 7LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HIGHWAYS
Art. 2ESTABLISHMENT, ALTERATION, AND DISCONTINUANCE OF HIGHWAYS

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Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-720 (2026).

Text

The governing body of a county shall have power to cause process to issue and compel the attendance of witnesses and other parties.

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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 33-159; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-244; 2014, c. 805.

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Limitation on power of eminent domain
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Additional power to acquire lands
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Plans for acquisition of rights-of-way
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Acquisition of real property that may be needed for transportation projects; sale of certain real property
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