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VA Code § 33.2-1027 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1027. Agreements as to compensation; petition and order of court thereon; disposition of deposit

At any time after the recordation of such certificate, but prior to the institution of condemnation proceedings, if the Commissioner of Highways and the owner of the land or interest therein taken or damaged are able to agree as to compensation for the land taken and damages, if any, caused by such taking, the Commissioner of Highways shall file with the court a petition so stating, with a copy of the agreement attached. If condemnation proceedings are already pending at the time of reaching such agreement, no such petition shall be required, but the motion for dismissal of such proceedings shall contain an averment that such agreement has been reached. Upon the filing of such petition or motion to dismiss, the court shall thereupon enter an order confirming absolute and indefeasible title to the land or interest therein in the Commonwealth. Such order shall be recorded in the current deed book. Upon entry of such order, the Commissioner of Highways and State Treasurer shall be relieved of further obligation by virtue of having filed such certificate of deposit with the court.If it shall appear from such petition and agreement, or motion to dismiss a pending suit, that no person other than those executing such agreement are entitled to the fund on deposit, the court shall direct that such fund, after payment therefrom of any taxes that may be charged against such land taken, be disbursed and distributed in accordance with the statement or charge in the petition or motion among the parties or persons entitled thereto. If it shall appear that a controversy exists as to the persons entitled to such fund, such distribution shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 33.2-1023.Code 1950, § 33-70.11; 1958, c. 581; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-129; 1993, c. 35; 2014, c. 805; 2015, c. 256.
VA Code § 33.2-1027.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1027.1. Distribution of funds to owner or owner's attorney

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, upon any settlement or final determination resulting in a judgment for the owner, whether funds have been paid into the court or are outstanding, all such funds due and owing shall be payable to the owner or, if the owner consents, to the owner's attorney within 30 days of the settlement or final determination, unless otherwise subject to § 25.1-240, 25.1-241, 25.1-243, or 25.1-250. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the priority of liens or any obligation to satisfy or release any outstanding liens on the property or the funds.2018, c. 842.
VA Code § 33.2-1028 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1028. Enhancement to be offset against damage

In all cases under the provisions of this article, the enhancement, if any, in value of the remaining property of the landowner by reason of the construction or improvement contemplated or made by the Commissioner of Highways shall be offset against the damage, if any, resulting to such remaining property of such landowner by reason of such construction or improvement. However, such enhancement in value shall not be offset against the value of the property taken, and if such enhancement in value exceeds the damage, there shall be no recovery against the landowner for such excess.Code 1950, § 33-73; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-130; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1029 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1029. Remedy of landowners under certain conditions

Whenever the Commissioner of Highways enters upon and takes possession of property pursuant to §§ 33.2-1018, 33.2-1019, and 33.2-1020 and has not instituted condemnation proceedings within 180 days after the recordation of a certificate as required by § 33.2-1025, whether the construction of the highway project has been completed or not, the property owner may, if no agreement has been made with the Commissioner of Highways as to compensation and damage, if any, petition the circuit court of the county or the court of the city in which such cases are tried and in which the greater portion of the property lies for the appointment of commissioners or a jury to determine just compensation for the property taken and damages done, if any. A copy of such petition shall be served upon the Commissioner of Highways at least 10 days before it is presented to the court, and the Commissioner of Highways shall file an answer thereto within five days after the petition is so presented. If the court finds that a reasonable time has elapsed for the completion of the construction of the highway project or that 60 days have elapsed since the completion of the construction of the highway project or that more than 180 days have elapsed since the Commissioner of Highways entered upon and took possession of the property, without condemnation proceedings being instituted and without an agreement having been made between the property owner and the Commissioner of Highways as to compensation and damages, if any, commissioners or a jury shall be appointed to ascertain the amount of compensation to be paid for the property taken and damages done, if any. The proceedings shall thereafter be governed by the procedure prescribed by Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1 insofar as the same may be applicable.Code 1950, § 33-75; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-132; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 141; 1972, c. 765; 1991, c. 520; 2003, cc. 317, 940; 2004, c. 804; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1030 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1030. Installation of broadband conduit

Where a public highway exists pursuant to § 33.2-105, the rights of the Commonwealth include the use of such public highway for communications purposes and specifically include the power of the Department to permit a broadband service provider to install, maintain, operate, repair, and replace within the public right of way underground lines, systems, and facilities necessary for the provision and extension of broadband services to the extent allowed by applicable land use permit regulations, policies, and procedures of the Department.2016, c. 655.
VA Code § 33.2-1031 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1031. Commissioner of Highways may enter into agreement with person, church, association, etc.

Whenever it becomes necessary for the Commissioner of Highways to acquire land or other interest therein for the purposes set forth in this title, and such land to be acquired is a part or the whole of a cemetery or graveyard owned by any person, church, association, corporation, or other legal entity that has the legal authority to make disposition of the same, the Commissioner of Highways may enter into agreements with such person, church, association, corporation, or other legal entity for the removal of any remains that may be interred upon the land. Such agreement shall provide for reinterment in some suitable repository. For purposes of this article, the sprinkling of ashes or their burial in a biodegradable container on private residential property, not subject to regulation under Chapter 3 (§ 57-22 et seq.) of Title 57, shall not constitute the creation of a cemetery or graveyard.Code 1950, § 33-75.1; 1960, c. 308; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-133; 1992, c. 714; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1032 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1032. Commissioner of Highways may file petition for condemnation when no agreement can be reached; notice of condemnation proceedings

In the event no agreement can be reached as provided in § 33.2-1031 or whenever such land is a part or the whole of a cemetery or graveyard owned by persons unknown or by any person, church, association, corporation, or other legal entity not having legal authority to make disposition of the same, the Commissioner of Highways shall petition the court of the city or county in which the land is situated and in which condemnation proceedings are instituted to acquire land for the purpose of condemning such land and having the remains interred in such cemetery or graveyard removed to some suitable repository. To such petition the owner of the land and next of kin of those interred therein, if known, shall be made defendants and served with notice. If such owner and next of kin are unknown, are less than 18 years of age, have been adjudicated insane or incompetent, or are nonresidents of the Commonwealth, such notice shall be served in the manner prescribed by Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1.Code 1950, § 33-75.2; 1960, c. 308; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-134; 2003, c. 940; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1033 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1033. Contents of petition for condemnation

The contents of such petition shall comply with all statutory requirements prescribed for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of Highways and shall contain the reasons why it is practical to acquire such land and remove any remains that may be interred therein.Code 1950, § 33-75.3; 1960, c. 308; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-135; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1034 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 10 - Eminent Domain|§ 33.2-1034. Removal and reinterment of remains; other proceedings

The trial court shall determine a suitable repository for reinterment and the manner in which the removal and reinterment is to be undertaken and shall tax the cost and expense of such removal and reinterment against the Commissioner of Highways. Insofar as possible and reasonable, the court shall consider the wishes of the next of kin of those interred in such graves in making the determination as to a suitable repository and manner of removal and reinterment. All other proceedings in the condemnation of such land and the determination of just compensation for such taking and damages suffered shall be conducted in accordance with the statutes made and provided for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of Highways.Code 1950, § 33-75.4; 1960, c. 308; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-136; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1100. Highway construction contracts

A. Every contractor whose bid is accepted shall, before commencing work, enter into a contract with the Commissioner of Highways that shall fully set out the time when work shall commence and when the contract shall be completed as well as the time and manner for the payment for the work. Whenever the Commissioner of Highways or his designee publicly opens and announces all bids received for each invitation to bid, it shall be announced at the same time if the lowest read bid exceeds the maximum tolerance of the Department's estimate for the work represented by that bid.B. The contract shall require that the contractor comply with all requirements, conditions, and terms of the contract, including environmental permits that are part of the contract. If the contractor violates a contract provision and the violation results in environmental damage or if the contractor violates environmental laws or environmental permits, the Department may suspend the contractor from future bidding or initiate debarment. In addition, the Department may recover either (i) the loss or damage that the Department suffers as a result of such violation or (ii) any liquidated damages established in such contract plus (iii) reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. Any damages and costs collected under this section shall be deposited into the Transportation Trust Fund and used for transportation purposes as determined by the Board.Code 1950, § 33-105; 1958, c. 573; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-191; 1999, c. 405; 2001, cc. 418, 432; 2002, c. 303; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1102. Limitation of suits on contracts

No suit or action shall be brought against the Department by a contractor or any persons claiming under him or on behalf of a subcontractor of the contractor or a person furnishing materials for the contract to the contractor on any contract executed pursuant to this article or by others on any claim arising from the performance of the contract by the contractor, subcontractor, or person furnishing materials to the contractor, unless the claimant has exhausted the review process provided by § 33.2-1101. Further, no such suit or action shall be brought unless such suit or action is brought within 12 months from receipt of the decision of the Commissioner of Highways. In no event shall any delay therein on the part of the contractor, subcontractor, or person furnishing materials be construed as a reason for extending the time within which such suit or action must be brought. In any case brought against the Department on behalf of a subcontractor or person furnishing materials to the contractor, lack of privity between the parties shall be no defense; however, any such case brought on behalf of a subcontractor or person furnishing materials to the contractor shall only be brought for costs and expenses caused by the acts or omissions of the Department and shall not be brought for costs and expenses caused by the contractor.1976, c. 230, § 33.1-192.1; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 691; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1103 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1103. Civil action

As to such portion of the claim as is denied by the Commissioner of Highways, the contractor may institute a civil action for such sum as he claims to be entitled to under the contract for himself or for his subcontractors or for persons furnishing materials for the contract by the filing of a petition in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond or where the highway project that is the subject of the contract is located. Any civil action brought on behalf of a subcontractor or person furnishing materials for the contract shall only be brought for costs and expenses caused by the acts or omissions of the Department and shall not be brought for costs and expenses caused by the contractor. Trial shall be by the court without a jury. The submission of the claim to the Department within the time and as set out in § 33.2-1101 shall be a condition precedent to bringing an action under this article and the Department shall be allowed to assert any and all defenses in a case brought by or on behalf of the subcontractor or a person furnishing materials to the contractor which are available to the contractor.1976, c. 230, § 33.1-387; 1982, c. 320; 1991, c. 691; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1104. Application of article; existing contracts

The provisions of this article shall apply to all contracts executed and proceedings initiated after June 30, 1976, and may be made applicable to existing contracts by mutual consent of the contracting parties.1976, c. 230, § 33.1-388; 1982, c. 320; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1105. Provisions of article deemed part of contract

The provisions of this article shall be deemed to enter into and form a part of every contract entered into between the Board and any contractor on or after July 1, 1976, and no provision in said contracts shall be valid that is in conflict herewith.1976, c. 230, § 33.1-389; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1106. Definitions

For the purposes of this article:"Highway contractors' association" means any association, bureau, agency, or other medium, incorporated or unincorporated, whose object or work is to promote the common welfare of, furnish information to, promote cooperation among, stimulate the demand for the services of, or advertise the members thereof."Member of highway contractors' association" means any individual partnership, or corporation engaged in contracting for the construction, repair, and maintenance of highways and highway bridges and for supplying labor, material, machinery, and supplies for use in highways and bridges that is a member of, stockholder in, subscriber of, or contributor to, or that is in any way affiliated with, any highway contractors' association.Code 1950, §§ 33-270, 33-271; 1970, c. 322, §§ 33.1-336, 33.1-337; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1107 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1107. Statements to be furnished

Every highway contractors' association domiciled in the Commonwealth shall, upon request from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, within 30 days of such request, but no more often than once a calendar year, furnish in writing to the Secretary of the Commonwealth the following information:1. The names and post office addresses of all of its members. When any member is a firm, the names and addresses of the members of the firm shall be furnished. When any member is a corporation, the names of the officers of the corporation shall be furnished.2. The names and post office addresses of the officers of the highway contractors' association and the duties and salaries of the officers.3. The property and income of the highway contractors' association and by whom the same is paid.4. An itemized statement of the expenditures of such association.5. A copy of the charter and bylaws, if incorporated, and a copy of the constitution and bylaws, if unincorporated, of such association.Such statements shall become public records.Code 1950, § 33-272; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-338; 1977, c. 206; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1108. Papers, accounts, and records open to examination by certain officers

All papers, accounts, and records of every nature of every highway contractors' association, a member of which submits a bid for any construction, maintenance, or repair of any public highway or bridge or for the supplying of labor, material, or supplies for any such construction, repair, or maintenance, whether such highway association is domiciled in Virginia or is a foreign highway contractors' association doing business in Virginia, shall be at all times during business hours open to examination and inspection by the Governor, the Attorney General, the Comptroller, the Auditor of Public Accounts, the Board and any member thereof, and the duly authorized agent or representative of any of such officers or of the Board.Code 1950, § 33-273; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-339; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1109. Effect of refusal to permit or withholding from examination of papers, etc.

If any highway contractors' association, whether domiciled in Virginia or not, on application of any person authorized by this article to examine and inspect its records, refuses to permit such examination and inspection of its papers, accounts, and records, or fails to produce at its principal office for examination and inspection any of its papers, accounts, or records when requested so to do, or knowingly withholds from examination and inspection any of its papers, accounts, and records, for the purpose of secreting any of its acts or activities or the amount or sources of or the use made of its revenue, the person requesting or making such examination and inspection shall report the fact to the Governor, who shall certify the fact to the Commissioner of Highways.No contract for highway or highway bridge construction, repair, or maintenance or for the supplying of any labor, materials, or supplies for such construction, repair, or maintenance shall be thereafter let to any member of such association until the Governor has certified to the Board that a full examination and inspection of the papers, accounts, and records of such association has been made with the free consent and cooperation of such association and that such examination and inspection discloses nothing in the purposes, methods, or activities of such association detrimental to the public interest or tending to prevent competition in or increase the cost of highway and highway bridge construction, repair, or maintenance in the Commonwealth and that none of its revenue has been used for political purposes.Code 1950, § 33-274; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-340; 2014, c. 805.
VA Code § 33.2-1110 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 11 - Highway Construction Contracts and Suits; Highway Contractors' Association|§ 33.2-1110. Effect of using certain methods or engaging in certain activities

If upon any such inspection or examination as is provided for in this article it is found that any highway contractors' association of which any individual, partnership, or corporation holding a contract for the construction, maintenance, or repair of any public highway or bridge or for supplying any labor, materials, or supplies for any such construction, repair, or maintenance is a member has made use of methods or engaged in activities tending to prevent competition in the bidding on such contract or to increase the cost of such contract to the Commonwealth or county or has brought to bear or endeavored to bring to bear political influence to secure for such member such contract, then the Board may, at its option, cancel and annul such contract, paying thereon for the work done or labor, material, and supplies furnished only the reasonable value of the work done or labor, material, and supplies furnished.Code 1950, § 33-275; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-341; 2014, c. 805.