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VA Code § 15.2-2125 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2125. Board, etc., for supervision of such works

Localities contracting with each other pursuant to § 15.2-2124 may also provide in the contract (i) for a board, commission or other body as deemed appropriate; (ii) for the supervision, general management and operation of such works or structures; and (iii) may prescribe their authority, duties and compensation.Code 1950, § 15-739; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-319; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2126 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2126. Notice to governing body required prior to construction

Any person, including municipal corporations, that proposes to establish a sewage system consisting of pipelines or conduits, pumping stations, force mains or sewerage treatment plants, or any of them, or an extension of any existing system which is designed to serve three or more connections and used for conducting or treating sewage, as that term is defined in Chapter 3.1 (§ 62.1-44.2 et seq.) of Title 62.1, to serve or to be capable of serving three or more connections shall, at least sixty days prior to commencing construction thereof, notify in writing the governing body of the county in which such sewage system is to be located and shall appear at a regular meeting thereof and notify such governing body in person. However, a town proposing to construct or expand a sewage system shall not be required to provide notice in writing or in person to a county if the county itself does not operate a sewage system or provide sewerage services.In any county having a population of more than 70,000 according to the 1950 or any subsequent census or a county adjoining a city having a population of 230,000 or more according to the 1950 or any subsequent census, no extension of an existing system for the purpose of serving three or more connections shall be made by any person, firm or corporation, other than a municipal corporation, until a plan of such proposed extension, with proof of capacity to serve, has been filed with, and a permit for the extension has been obtained from, the sanitation engineer or other county official, if any, designated therefor by the board of supervisors.Code 1950, § 15-739.7; 1954, c. 382; 1956, c. 655; 1958, c. 284; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-326; 1974, c. 246; 1990, c. 501; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2127 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2127. Disapproval of system by governing body; failure to disapprove within seventy days

The governing body of any county notified of the proposed establishment of a sewage system or of the extension of any existing sewage system under § 15.2-2126 is authorized to disapprove the same, if it finds that such sewage system is not capable of serving the proposed number of connections by reason of inadequate pipes, conduits, pumping stations, force mains, or sewage treatment plants or is otherwise inadequate to render the proposed service. If, at the expiration of seventy days from the date on which the applicant appeared before the governing body, such governing body has not disapproved the application, the applicant may proceed with the construction and installation of such sewage system, provided he first gives notice to the chairman of the governing body by registered mail of his intention to proceed.Code 1950, § 15-739.8; 1954, c. 382; 1956, c. 273; 1958, c. 65; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-327; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2128 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2128. Denial of application for sewage system by governing body of county or town which has adopted master plan for sewerage

Notwithstanding any other provision of general law relating to the approval of sewage systems, the governing body of any county or town which has adopted a master plan for a sewage system is authorized to deny an application for a sewage system if such denial appears to it to be in the best interest of the inhabitants of the county or town.1968, c. 300, § 15.1-327.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2129 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2129. Contents of notice to governing body; further information

The applicant shall state in the notice to the governing body required by § 15.2-2126 the number and nature of the connections to which service will be given under the certificate applied for. The governing body may require such further information as it deems desirable in order to pass upon the application.Code 1950, § 15-739.9; 1954, c. 382; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-328; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2130 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2130. Extensions to systems

No person, including municipal corporations, which has constructed or installed a sewage system after having complied with the provisions of this article, shall extend the service in excess of the number of connections for which approval was originally given. In case any such extension is desired, the person shall proceed in the same manner as in the case of an original application under this article.Code 1950, § 15-739.10; 1954, c. 382; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-329; 1974, c. 246; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2131 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2131. Article not applicable to hotel corporations

No provision of this article shall apply to a corporation whose principal business is the operation of a hotel and which may extend the use of its surplus sewage facilities to a limited number of patrons.Code 1950, § 15-739.11; 1954, c. 382; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-330; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2132 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2132. Noncompliance with article; separate offense

Any person who fails or refuses to notify the governing body of the county in which any such sewage system is to be constructed or installed, or to notify such governing body of any proposed extension beyond the number of connections for which approval was originally given, and thereafter constructs and installs any such system, or having given such notice and the same having been disapproved, proceeds to construct or install any such system, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in § 15.2-2133. Each day of operation without notifying the governing body as above required, or after disapproval by the governing body, shall constitute a separate offense.Code 1950, § 15-739.12; 1954, c. 382; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-331; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2133 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2133. Penalty; enjoining violation

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and, in addition, may be enjoined from further violation of this article.Code 1950, § 15-739.13; 1954, c. 382; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-332; 1991, c. 710; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2134 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2134. Construction of dams, etc., for purpose of providing public water supply; approval by governing body of locality

Every locality is authorized to make expenditures from its general fund in order to acquire land, participate in the construction of dams and perform all other necessary acts for the purpose of providing a public water supply for the agricultural, residential, governmental and industrial development of the locality; however, such dam shall not be constructed nor any land acquired therefor when the dam would be located in another locality without the approval of such locality's governing body. No such approval shall be required when the dam is in the process of construction, or the site has been purchased, or plans for its construction were filed with any appropriate agency of the federal, state, or local government on or before July 1, 1976.In any case in which approval by such locality's governing body is withheld, the party seeking such approval may petition for the convening of a special court, pursuant to §§ 15.2-2135 through 15.2-2141.Code 1950 (Suppl.), §§ 15-20.8, 15-26.1; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 18; 1960, c. 515; 1962, cc. 492, 623, § 15.1-37; 1975, c. 573; 1976, c. 69; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2135 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2135. Disputes between jurisdictions involving dams or water impoundment; constitution of special court; vacancies occurring during trial

A. The special court to hear a case between jurisdictions involving a dam or water impoundment shall be composed of three judges of circuit courts remote from the jurisdictions of the parties involved. The judges shall be designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. The special court shall sit without a jury.B. If a vacancy occurs on the special court at any time prior to the final disposition of the case, the vacancy shall be filled by designation of another judge and the proceeding shall continue.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2136 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2136. Powers of special court; rules of decision; order controlling subsequent conduct of case

The court, in making its decision, shall balance the equities in the case, enter an order setting forth what it deems fair and reasonable terms and conditions, and direct the land acquisition to be in conformity therewith. It shall have power to:1. Determine the metes and bounds of the land to be acquired, and may include a greater or smaller area than that described in the petition;2. Require the payment by the acquiring party of a sum to be determined by the special court, payable on the effective date of acquisition, and provide for compensation for the value of any improvements also acquired;3. Limit the number of expert witnesses, as well as require each expert witness who will testify to file a statement of his qualifications;4. Take other action as may aid in the disposition of the case.The special court shall make an appropriate order which will control the subsequent conduct of the case unless modified before or at the trial or hearing to prevent manifest injustice.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:2; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2137 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2137. Special court; hearing and decision

A. The special court shall hear the case upon the evidence introduced as evidence is introduced in civil cases.B. The special court shall determine the necessity for and expediency of the acquisition of land or other proposed action and the best interests of the parties.C. If a majority of the special court is of the opinion that the proposed action is not necessary or expedient, the petition shall be dismissed. If a majority of the court is satisfied of the necessity for and expediency of the proposed action, it shall determine the terms and conditions of the action and shall enter an order granting the petition. In all contested cases, the special court shall render a written opinion. The order granting the petition shall set forth in detail all such terms and conditions upon which the petition is granted.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:3; 1979, c. 671; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2138 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2138. Dispute between jurisdictions; additional parties

Any locality whose territory is affected by the proceedings or any person affected by the proceedings may appear and shall be made a party defendant to the case.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:4; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2139 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2139. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Special court; costs

The costs in the proceedings before the special court shall be paid by the party instituting the proceedings and shall be the same as in other civil cases; the costs shall also include the per diem and expenses of the court reporter, if any, and, in the discretion of the court, a reasonable allowance to the court for secretarial services in connection with the preparation of the written opinion. In the event of an appeal, the Supreme Court of Virginia shall determine by whom the appellate costs shall be paid.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:5; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2139 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2139. (Effective January 1, 2022) Special court; costs

The costs in the proceedings before the special court shall be paid by the party instituting the proceedings and shall be the same as in other civil cases; the costs shall also include the per diem and expenses of the court reporter, if any, and, in the discretion of the court, a reasonable allowance to the court for secretarial services in connection with the preparation of the written opinion. In the event of an appeal, the Supreme Court of Virginia shall determine by whom the appellate costs shall be paid.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:5; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2140 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2140. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Dispute between jurisdictions; appeals

A. An appeal may be granted by the Supreme Court of Virginia, or any judge thereof, to any party from the judgment of the special court, and the appeal shall be heard and determined without reference to the principles of demurrer to evidence. The special court shall certify the facts in the case to the Supreme Court, and the evidence shall be considered as on appeal in proceedings under Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1. In any case, by consent of all parties of record, a motion to dismiss may be made at any time before final judgment on appeal.B. If the judgment of the special court is reversed on appeal, or if the judgment is modified, the Supreme Court shall enter such order as the special court should have entered, and the order shall be final.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:6; 1979, c. 671; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 940.
VA Code § 15.2-2140 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2140. (Effective January 1, 2022) Dispute between jurisdictions; appeals

A. An appeal may be granted by the Supreme Court of Virginia, or any judge thereof, to any party from the judgment of the special court, and the appeal shall be heard and determined without reference to the principles of demurrer to evidence. The special court shall certify the facts in the case to the Supreme Court, and the evidence shall be considered as on appeal in proceedings under Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1. In any case, by consent of all parties of record, a motion to dismiss may be made at any time before final judgment on appeal.B. If the judgment of the special court is reversed on appeal, or if the judgment is modified, the Supreme Court shall enter such order as the special court should have entered, and the order shall be final.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:6; 1979, c. 671; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 940.
VA Code § 15.2-2141 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2141. Conflicting petitions for same territory; petition seeking territory in two or more counties

A. When proceedings for the acquisition of land by a locality are pending and a petition is filed seeking the acquisition of the same land or a portion thereof to another locality, the case shall be heard by the special court in which the original proceedings are pending. The special court shall consolidate the cases and hear them together, and shall make such decision as is just, taking into consideration the interest of all parties to each case.B. When the land sought by a locality lies in two or more counties, all such counties shall be made parties defendant to the case. The motion or petition shall be addressed to the circuit court of the county in which the larger part of the land is located. The provisions of §§ 15.2-2135 through 15.2-2141 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to any such proceedings.1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:7; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2142 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2142. Certain localities may construct dams across navigable streams; permission from Chief of Engineers, Secretary of Army and State Attorney General; approval of governing body

Any locality authorized by its charter or by general law to construct a dam in connection with its public water supply system and which has secured permission from the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army and the authorization of the Attorney General of Virginia with the consent and approval of the Governor, may construct such dam in and across the bed of any navigable river, stream or tributary in this Commonwealth; however, such dam shall not be constructed nor any land acquired therefor when the dam would be located in another locality without the approval of such locality's governing body. No such approval shall be required when the dam is in the process of construction, the site has been purchased, or plans for its construction were filed with any appropriate agency of the federal, state, or local government on or before July 1, 1976.In any case in which the approval by such locality's governing body is withheld, the party seeking such approval may petition the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia for the convening of a special court, pursuant to §§ 15.2-2135 through 15.2-2141.Code 1950, § 15-20.7; 1962, c. 402, § 15.1-37.1; 1975, c. 573; 1976, c. 69; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-2143 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2143. Water supplies and facilities

Every locality may provide and operate within or outside its boundaries water supplies and water production, preparation, distribution and transmission systems, facilities and appurtenances for the purpose of furnishing water for the use of its inhabitants; or may contract with others for such purposes and services. Fees and charges for the services of such systems shall be fair and reasonable and payable as directed by the locality. Except in counties which are not otherwise authorized, a locality may require the connection of premises with facilities provided for furnishing water; charge and collect compensation for water thus furnished; and may provide penalties for the unauthorized use thereof.No locality, after July 1, 1976, shall construct, provide or operate outside its boundaries any water supply system prior to obtaining the consent of the locality in which the system is to be located. No consent shall be required for the operation of any such water supply system in existence on July 1, 1976, in the process of construction or for which the site has been purchased, or for its orderly expansion.In any case in which the approval by such locality's governing body is withheld, the party seeking such approval may petition for the convening of a special court, pursuant to §§ 15.2-2135 through 15.2-2141.Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any town with a population between 11,000 and 14,000, with the concurrence of the affected county, which provides and operates outside its boundaries any such water supply system may provide water supplies to industrial and commercial users outside its boundaries and collect such compensation therefor as may be contracted for between the town and such user. Such town shall not thereby be obligated to provide water supplies to any other users outside its boundaries.Code 1950, § 15-77.39; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-875; 1975, c. 573; 1976, c. 69; 1997, c. 587; 1998, cc. 224, 328.
VA Code § 15.2-2144 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 21 - Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities|§ 15.2-2144. Inspection of water supplies

A. Every locality may regulate and inspect public and private water supplies; the production, preparation, transmission and distribution of water; and the sanitation of establishments, systems, facilities and equipment in or by means of which water is produced, prepared, transmitted and distributed. It may prevent the pollution of such water supplies; and, without liability to the owner thereof, may prevent the transmission or distribution of water when it is found to be polluted, adulterated, impure or dangerous.B. Every public water supply operator shall at least annually test the public water supply for the presence of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). The locality shall maintain a record of testing conducted pursuant to this subsection. If the results of any test conducted pursuant to this subsection indicates the presence of MTBE in excess of 15 parts per billion, the locality shall immediately notify the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Health. The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services shall maintain and make available, upon the request of any person, a list of laboratories, accredited under the provisions of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq.) to analyze samples, located throughout the Commonwealth that possess the technical expertise to analyze water samples for the presence of MTBE. Any lab seeking accreditation under the Safe Drinking Water Act may contact the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services. The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services shall establish a fee system to offset the costs of tests performed on behalf of public water supply operators. Such test may be conducted simultaneously with other tests.Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the State Board of Health, acting pursuant to its authority regarding public water supplies, may establish an alternative schedule for water supply testing, which shall apply in lieu of this subsection, for any public waterworks where annual testing is not otherwise required, if it determines that an alternative schedule is appropriate to protect the public health and promote the public welfare.Code 1950, § 15-77.18; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-854; 1997, c. 587; 2000, c. 1004; 2004, c. 438.