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Eminent domain; eliminates specific provisions for assessment of costs in certain proceedings.

It became law on Apr 22, 2020.

VA SB 28 · Senate Bill · 2020

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Became law
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Latest action
Apr 22, 2020

What it does

Eminent domain; costs. Eliminates specific provisions for the assessment of costs in eminent domain proceedings where the condemnor is a public service company, public service corporation, railroad, or government utility corporation and provides that all costs shall be assessed in the same manner, regardless of the identity of the condemnor. The bill exempts condemnation actions for easements adjudged at less than $10,000. The bill also provides that its provisions apply only to condemnation actions filed on or after July 1, 2020.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 22, 2020

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