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VA Code § 33.2-3713 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 37 - Central Virginia Transportation Authority|§ 33.2-3713. Use of revenues by the Authority

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, all moneys received by the Authority shall be used by the Authority solely for the benefit of those counties, cities, and towns that are embraced by the Authority, and such moneys shall be used by the Authority in a manner that is consistent with the purposes stated in this chapter.2020, c. 1235.
VA Code § 33.2-3800 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3800. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Authority" means a regional passenger rail station authority created pursuant to this chapter."Board" means the board of directors of the authority."Facility" means any structure, including real estate and improvements, used for operating passenger rail service and complementary activities. "Facility" includes structures that are not owned by the authority or its members but are subject to a cooperative arrangement pursuant to subdivision 13 of § 15.2-6405."Governing bodies" means the county boards of supervisors, city and town councils, and boards of visitors of institutions of higher education that are members of the authority."Members" means the counties, cities, towns, and institutions of higher education that comprise the authority."Region" means Planning District 4.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3801 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3801. Findings; purpose; governmental function

The General Assembly finds that the creation of a regional passenger rail station authority will enable the members to cost share an economic development asset that is not affordable to individual members. A passenger rail station authority will directly benefit and enhance the economic base of the members by allowing the development, ownership, and operation of a facility on a cooperative basis. The exercise of powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the region and other areas of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce, and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3802 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3802. Creation of the authority

The governing bodies of any three or more members within the region may, by ordinance, create a regional passenger rail station authority. The ordinance adopted by each participating governing body shall (i) set forth the name of the proposed passenger rail station authority, which shall include the words "passenger rail station authority"; (ii) name the members; (iii) contain findings that the economic growth and development of the member and the comfort, convenience, and welfare of its citizens require the development of facilities and that the creation of a regional passenger rail station authority will facilitate development of the needed facilities; and (iv) authorize the execution of an agreement establishing the respective rights and obligations of the members regarding the authority consistent with the provisions of this chapter. In the case of a member institution of higher education, the governing body shall adopt a resolution that includes such information and intent. Such ordinances, or resolutions, shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Upon certification by the Secretary of the Commonwealth that the ordinances and resolutions required by this chapter have been filed and, upon the basis of the facts set forth therein, satisfy such requirements, the proposed authority shall be and constitute an authority for all of the purposes of this chapter, to be known and designated by the name stated in the ordinances. Upon the issuance of such certificate, the authority shall be deemed to have been lawfully and properly created and established and authorized to exercise its powers under this chapter. At any time, subsequent to the creation of an authority under this chapter, the members of the authority may, with the approval of the authority's board, be expanded to include any locality or institution of higher education within the region that was eligible to be an initial member of the authority. The governing body seeking to become a member of the authority shall evidence its intent to become a member by adopting an ordinance proposing to join the authority that conforms, to the extent possible, to the requirements for an ordinance set forth in clauses (i), (iii), and (iv).2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3804 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3804. Office of authority; title to property

A. The principal office of the authority shall be within the boundaries of Planning District 4. All records of the authority shall be kept at such office.B. The title to all property of every kind belonging to the authority shall be titled to the authority and shall be held for the benefit of its members.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3806 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3806. Donations to authority; remittance of tax revenue

Authority members are hereby authorized to lend or donate money or other property to the authority for any of its purposes. The member making the grant or loan may restrict the use of such grants or loans to a specific facility owned by the authority, within or outside the geographical area of the member.The governing body of the member in which a facility owned by the authority is located may direct, by resolution or ordinance, that all tax revenue collected with respect to the facility shall be remitted to the authority. Such revenues may be used for the payment of debt service on bonds of the authority and other obligations of the authority incurred with respect to such facility. The action of such governing body shall not constitute a pledge of credit or taxing power of such member.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3807 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3807. Revenue sharing agreements

Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 34 (§ 15.2-3400 et seq.) of Title 15.2, the members may agree to a revenue and economic growth-sharing arrangement with respect to tax revenues and other income and revenues generated by any facility owned by the authority. Such members may be located in any jurisdiction participating in the Appalachian Region Interstate Compact or a similar agreement of interstate cooperation for economic development authorized by law. The obligations of the parties to any such agreement shall not be construed to be debt within the meaning of Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Virginia. Any such agreement shall be approved by a majority vote of the governing bodies of the members reaching such an agreement but shall not require any other approval.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3808 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3808. Applicability of land use regulations

In any locality where planning, zoning, and development regulations may apply, the authority shall comply with and is subject to those regulations to the same extent as a private commercial or industrial enterprise.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3810 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3810. Investment in bonds

Any financial institution, investment company, insurance company, or association, and any personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary, may legally invest any moneys belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued by the authority.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3811 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3811. Bonds exempt from taxation

The authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind whatsoever, and its bonds, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by the Commonwealth or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3812 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3812. Tax revenues of the Commonwealth or any other political subdivisions not pledged

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth, or any of its revenues, or the faith and credit of any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any of its revenues, for the payment of any bonds issued by the authority.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3813 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3813. Forms of accounts and records; audit of same

The accounts and records of the authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes, provided that such accounts correspond as nearly as possible to the accounts and records for such matters maintained by corporate enterprises. The accounts and records of the authority shall be subject to audit pursuant to § 30-140, and the costs of such audit services shall be borne by the authority. The authority's fiscal year shall be the same as the Commonwealth's.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3814 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3814. Tort liability

No pecuniary liability of any kind shall be imposed on the Commonwealth or on any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth because of any act, agreement, contract, tort, malfeasance, or nonfeasance by or on the part of the authority, its agents, servants, or employees.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3815 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3815. Dissolution of authority

A member of the authority may withdraw from the authority only upon dissolution of the authority as set forth herein. Whenever the board determines that the purpose for which the authority was created has been substantially fulfilled or is impractical or impossible to accomplish and that all obligations incurred by the authority have been paid or that cash or a sufficient amount of United States government securities has been deposited for their payment, or provisions satisfactory for the timely payment of all its outstanding obligations have been arranged, the board may adopt resolutions declaring and finding that the authority shall be dissolved. Appropriate attested copies of such resolutions shall be delivered to the Governor so that legislation dissolving such authority may be introduced in the General Assembly. The dissolution of the authority shall become effective according to the terms of such legislation. The title to all funds and other property owned by such authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest in the members that have contributed to the authority in proportion to their respective contributions.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 33.2-3816 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems|Chapter 38 - New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority|§ 33.2-3816. Chapter liberally construed

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
VA Code § 34-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-1. Definitions

As used in this title, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Creditor process" means all methods used by creditors to collect unsecured debts."Debt" means a legally enforceable monetary obligation or liability of any individual whether arising out of a contract or otherwise, but not an obligation resulting from an intentional tort."Exempt" means protected from all forms of creditor process."Exemption" means protection from all forms of creditor process."Homestead exemption" means that exemption created by § 34-4."Householder" means any resident of Virginia."Laboring person" means any person who receives wages for his services.Code 1919, § 6566; 1974, c. 272; 1978, c. 253; 1979, c. 674; 1990, c. 942.
VA Code § 34-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-2. Injunction restraining sale of exempted property or garnishment of wages

An injunction may be awarded to enjoin the sale of any property exempt under the provisions of this title, and to prevent the wages exempted by § 34-29 from being garnisheed or otherwise collected by an execution creditor.Code 1919, § 6565.
VA Code § 34-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-3. Articles not exempt from taxes or levies or for their purchase price

The exemptions under §§ 34-4, 34-4.1, 34-26, 34-27, 34-29, and 64.2-311 shall not extend to distress or lien for state or local taxes or levies, nor to levy, distress, or lien for the purchase price of any articles claimed as exempt or any part of the price thereof nor for fines and damages or either arising from trespass by animals under § 55.1-2810 as to such animal so trespassing. If an article purchased and not paid for is exchanged or converted into other property of the debtor, such property shall not be exempt from payment of the unpaid purchase money debt.Code 1919, § 6563; 1990, c. 942; 1996, c. 323.
VA Code § 34-3.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-3.1. Property specified in Bankruptcy Reform Act not exempt

No individual may exempt from the property of the estate in any bankruptcy proceeding the property specified in subsection (d) of § 522 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act (Public Law 95-598), except as may otherwise be expressly permitted under this title.1979, c. 692.
VA Code § 34-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-4. Exemption created

Every householder shall be entitled, in addition to the property or estate exempt under §§ 23.1-707, 34-26, 34-27, 34-29, and 64.2-311, to hold exempt from creditor process arising out of a debt, real and personal property, or either, to be selected by the householder, including money and debts due the householder not exceeding $5,000 in value or, if the householder is 65 years of age or older, not exceeding $10,000 in value, and, in addition, real or personal property used as the principal residence of the householder or the householder's dependents not exceeding $25,000 in value. In addition, upon a showing that a householder supports dependents, the householder shall be entitled to hold exempt from creditor process real and personal property, or either, selected by the householder, including money or monetary obligations or liabilities due the householder, not exceeding $500 in value for each dependent.For the purposes of this section, "dependent" means an individual who derives support primarily from the householder and who does not have assets sufficient to support himself, but in no case shall an individual be the dependent of more than one householder.Code 1919, § 6531; 1918, p. 487; 1975, c. 466; 1977, c. 496; 1978, c. 231; 1990, c. 942; 1997, cc. 785, 861; 2009, c. 387; 2020, c. 328.
VA Code § 34-4.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-4.1. Additional exemption for certain veterans

Every veteran residing in this Commonwealth having a service connected disability of forty percent or more, as rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, shall be entitled, in addition to the property or estate which he is entitled to hold exempt from creditor process under §§ 34-4, 34-26, 34-27, 34-29, and 64.2-311, to hold exempt from creditor process his real and personal property, or either, to be selected by him by the writings required by §§ 34-6 and 34-14, including money and debts due him, not exceeding $10,000 in value.1966, c. 499; 1977, c. 496; 1978, c. 231; 1990, c. 942; 1993, c. 150; 2009, c. 388.
VA Code § 34-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-5. To what debts exemptions shall not apply

The property exemptions created under this Code shall not be claimed against the following debts:1. For the purchase price of such property or any part thereof. If the property purchased and not paid for is exchanged for or converted into other property by the debtor, such last named property shall not be exempted from the payment of such unpaid purchase money.2. For spousal or child support obligations.Code 1919, § 6531; 1918, p. 487; 1956, c. 637; 1986, c. 218; 1990, c. 942; 1991, c. 256; 2010, c. 550.
VA Code § 34-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-6. How exemption of real estate secured; form to claim exemption of real property

In order to secure the benefit of the exemptions of real estate under §§ 34-4 and 34-4.1, the householder, by a writing signed by him and duly admitted to record, to be recorded as deeds are recorded, in the county or city wherein such real estate or any part thereof is located or, if such property is located outside of the Commonwealth, in the county or city in the Commonwealth where the householder resides, shall declare his intention to claim such benefit and select and set apart the real estate to be held by the householder as exempt, and describe the same with reasonable certainty, affixing to the description his cash valuation of the estate so selected and set apart. However, if such real estate is claimed exempt in a case filed under Title 11 of the United States Code, the official Schedule of Property Claimed as Exempt filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court claiming such exemptions shall be sufficient to set apart such property as exempt. Equitable as well as legal estates may be so selected and set apart. The following form, or one which is substantially similar, shall be used and shall be sufficient for the writing required by this section:HOMESTEAD DEED FOR REAL PROPERTYName of Householder __________________Name of title holder of record (if different) __________________ Is the householder a disabled veteran entitled to claim the additional exemption under § 34-4.1? ________________Address of Householder __________________Name(s) and age(s) of dependent(s) __________________County/city/state in which real property claimed as exempt is located __________________  __________________ Description of property claimed as exempt __________________  __________________ Value of property described above __________________Number of homestead deeds that have been filed by the Householder __________________ Exemption amount previously claimed on prior homestead deeds __________________ List the jurisdictions where previous homestead deeds were filed __________________ __________________ (Signature of Householder)__________________ [ACKNOWLEDGMENT]Such writing or deed shall not be required to secure any exemption under this Code except those exemptions created by §§ 34-4 and 34-4.1.Code 1919, § 6532; 1990, c. 942; 1993, c. 150; 1998, c. 331; 2008, c. 224; 2019, c. 492; 2020, c. 328.
VA Code § 34-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-7. Real estate, subject to encumbrances, may be set apart; if sold, how surplus disposed of

Such real estate may be selected and set apart as aforesaid, subject to any paramount encumbrances thereon. If a sale be had to satisfy the encumbrances, the surplus of the proceeds, if any, not exceeding the amount to which the householder is entitled under § 34-4, shall be paid to the householder and invested by him in such other property as he may select.Code 1919, § 6533.
VA Code § 34-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-8. Partition or sale of real estate held as exempt by joint tenant, etc.

If the estate so set apart be held by the householder as joint tenant, coparcener or tenant in common, partition or sale may be had as provided by Article 11 (§ 8.01-96 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01 and in case of sale the share of the proceeds to which the householder is entitled shall be paid to the householder and invested by him in such other property as he may select.Code 1919, § 6534.
VA Code § 34-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-9. How real estate set apart as exempt may be encumbered or aliened

Real estate set apart as aforesaid may be sold and conveyed as other real estate held by the householder and the proceeds invested in other property, or it may in like manner be exchanged for other property, but in no case shall the purchaser be bound to see to the application of the purchase money.Code 1919, § 6535.
VA Code § 34-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 34 - Homestead and Other Exemptions|Chapter 2 - Homestead Exemption of Householder|§ 34-13. Householder may set apart exemption in personal estate

If the householder does not set apart any real estate as before provided, or if what he does or has so set apart is not of the total value which he is entitled to hold exempt, he may, in addition to the property or estate which he is entitled to hold exempt under §§ 34-26, 34-27, 34-29, and 64.2-311, in the first case select and set apart by the writing required by § 34-14 to be held by him as exempt under §§ 34-4 and 34-4.1, so much of his personal estate as shall not exceed the total value which he is entitled to hold exempt and, in the latter case, personal estate, the value of which, when added to the value of the real estate set apart, does not exceed such total value.Code 1919, § 6539; 1975, c. 466; 1980, c. 167; 1990, c. 942; 1993, c. 150.