Utilities

1946
An ACT to impose a road tax on certain motor carriers operating over the highways of this State; to provide for credits on such tax; to require reports to be made by such carriers; to provide for the administration of this act by the State Corporation Commission; to prescribe remedies for the enforcement of this act and penalties for violations thereof; and to repeal Chapter 108 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1942, approved March 6, 1942.
An ACT proposing an Amendment to Section 51 of the Constitution of Virginia.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 4, as amended, and Section 11 of Chapter 335 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1938, approved March 31, 1938 and known, designated and cited as the ‘ ‘Sanitation Districts Law of Nineteen hundred and Thirty-eight”, in relation to the rights, powers, duties, compensation, officers and functions of the boards or commissions created in and for sanitation districts.
An ACT to validate proceedings in the creation of all sanitary districts
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 1 of an act entitled “An Act to regulate investments of domestic life insurance companies”
An ACT to authorize the State Hospital Board to grant and convey unto Appalachian Electric Power Company, its successors and assigns, certain easements of right of way on, over and across the property of Lynchburg State Colony in the County of Amherst near the City of Lynchburg, Virginia.
An ACT to regulate the labeling, sale, and offering for sale of agricultural and vegetable seed; to impose penalties for violations; and to repeal certain statutes relating to the same subject.
An ACT to authorize the Department of State Police to dispose of certain of its property, and to appropriate the funds received.
An ACT to amend the act entitled “An act to provide for better sanitation in and around Hampton Roads; to provide for and create the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, in which shall function the Hampton Roads Sanitation Commission, and other sanitation districts and commissions in said area; to declare the necessity therefor and benefits thereof; to provide the boundaries of said districts; to appropriate $50,000.00 for each year of the biennium beginning July first, nineteen hundred and forty to the Hampton Roads Sanitation Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of law applicable thereto and paying obligations of the Hampton Roads Sewage Disposal Commission; and to repeal an act approved March twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and thirty-four, and an act approved March twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and thirty-six, as amended, both with respect to Hampton Roads Sewage Disposal Commission, and an act approved March thirty-first, nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, with respect to Hampton Roads Sanitation District” approved April 1, 1940, by adding thereto a new section, to be numbered 4-b, in relation to the addition to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District of the territory of certain cities or counties.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Sections 3, as amended, 3-a and 6 of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, relating to the powers and duties of the governing bodies of certain counties with respect to sanitary districts, and the manner of holding elections in such districts.
An ACT to provide for the creation and incorporation of the City of Arlington; to provide a charter and form of government therefor; to prescribe its confines; to transfer certain powers, rights, duties, obligations, property and other matters; to provide how the foregoing may be accomplished; to continue certain ordinances, and acts, and preserve certain rights, and repeal certain acts.
An ACT to authorize the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to sell and convey certain of its property and to appropriate the funds received therefor.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Middletown, in Frederick County, Virginia; and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith.
An ACT to describe, define, and officially adopt a system of coordinates for designating and stating the positions of points on the surface of the earth within the Commonwealth of Virginia
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 1, as amended, of Chapter 305 of the Acts of Assembly of 1944, approved March 29, 1944, relating to assessments upon property owners in sanitary districts in certain counties to provide for certain public improvements.

1948
AN ACT requiring certain dry or abandoned oil wells in the State to be plugged, sealed or filled; and to provide equitable relief and penalties for violations.
An ACT to require the governing bodies of certain counties to furnish telephone service to certain county officers.
An ACT to authorize the State Board of Education to grant certain easements.
An ACT to authorize the Governor on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia to convey to any responsible corporation, association or individual an easement over certain lands in the county of Accomack for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric power, transmission and distribution lines.
An ACT to provide for a study of the Chesapeake Bay and the tributaries thereof, and all the tidal waters of the Commonwealth of Virginia
An ACT to authorize the county of Carroll to appropriate funds to the town of Hillsville for aid in the construction of certain utilities, or for the equipment and operation of its fire department.
An ACT to amend and reenact Section 4375 of the Code of Virginia relating to appointment of commissioners in certain condemnation proceedings their duties and pay.
An ACT ‘to provide a new charter for the town of New Market, in Shenandoah County, Virginia; and to repeal the existing charter of the town and all other acts in conflict herewith.
An ACT to amend an act entitled, "An Act to provide a new charter for the city of Portsmouth"
An ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4052-a, authorizing the State Corporation Commission to require extension of telephone facilities into rural areas in certain cases.
An ACT to amend and reenact Section 401 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to the sale and distribution of State publications.
An ACT to provide a charter for the town of Damascus and to repeal Chapter 134 of the Acts of Assembly of 1904, approved March 12, 1904, sunt provided a charter for the town of Damascus, and all amening
An ACT to authorize and empower the board of supervisors of any county having authority to acquire, construct and operate a water supply system or systems under authority of chapter one hundred seventy-five of the Acts of Assembly of nineteen hundred forty-six, and as amended, and the board of supervisors of such counties when and if authorized and empowered by the Acts of the General Assembly of nineteen hundred forty-eight to acquire, construct, and operate a sewer system or sewer systems in any such county, to purchase any such systems from any sanitary district in any such county and to make just and commensurate payment to such sanitary district or districts by way of cash settlement and/or the assumption of any indebtedness against any such sanitary district by reason of any such system or systems; to authorize the board of supervisors to make loans, deposits or investments of any funds on hand to pay any such indebtedness until any such indebtedness may become callable.
An ACT to amend Chapter Iv of an act to provide a charter for the city of Petersburg
An ACT to amend and reenact Sections 3, and 3-a as amended, of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, the chapter and sections relating respectively, to sanitary districts and powers of governing body.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Bowling Green, and to repeal Chapter 144 of the Acts of Assembly of 1902-3-4, approved April 10, 1903, which provided a charter therefor, and all amendments thereto.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Pembroke, in the county of Giles.
An ACT to authorize the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute to convey certain lands to the city of Winchester.
An ACT to amend the act entitled "An act to provide a charter and special form of government for the city of Norfolk and to repeal the existing charter of said city, approved March 14, 1906, and the several acts amendatory thereof, approved respectively March 12, 1908, March 14, 1908, March 7, 1912, March 13, 1912, March 13, 1914, March 17, 1914, March 24, 1914, March 25, 1914, March 25, 1914, February 5, 1915, March 4, 1916, March 11, 1916, March 16, 1916, March 17, 1916, March 20, 1916, March 20, 1916, March 20, 1916, and all other acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act so far as they relate to the said city of Norfolk," approved February 7, 1918, as heretofore amended, is hereby amended, by inserting therein sixteen new sections creating a port authority for said city, prescribing the powers, duties and functions thereof, authorizing such authority to borrow and issue bonds for its corporate purposes and authorizing the city of Norfolk to appropriate funds for the operation of such port authority, and to transfer to it the maintenance and operation of certain facilities owned by the
An ACT to authorize certain produce market authorities to acquire by purchase, lease or condemnation, real estate necessary for its corporate purposes, which real estate may be located within or without the corporate limits of the city for which it is established; and to provide that any such market authority may be located either within or without such city.
An ACT to amend Chapter 576, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 1896, approved March 3, 1896, and being the charter of the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia, by amending and reenacting section 23 so as to reduce the council majority requisite to approve appropriations and borrowings and by adding sections 65-a and 65-b so as to authorize the council to construct sewerage, water and electrical systems and to issue bonds to provide funds therefor and by adding section 65-c authorizing the imposition and collection of an amusement tax and by repealing section 37 relating to payments from the treasury.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Stephens City and to repeal certain acts.
An ACT to create a special fund and to provide for the payment into such fund of all aviation fuel taxes, to the extent of the tax imposed by law, collected by the Motor Vehicle Division, and for the payment into such fund of all funds accumulated from certain fees imposed under the laws of this State, to provide for the expenditure of the special fund so accumulated by the State Corporation Commission for the administration by the Commission, through the Division of Aeronautics, of the laws pertaining to aviation, as now or as may be hereafter enacted and jurisdiction for the administration thereof conferred on the said Commission; to provide for the expenditure by the said State Corporation Commission of the surplus of the funds so created left after the expenses of the administration for the construction, maintenance and improvement of airports and landing fields, to which the public shall have access, all in accordance with applicable laws; and for the promotion of aviation in the interest of operators and in the interest of the public and to provide against the diversion of such fund for other than aviation purposes.
An ACT to authorize the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Poly-technic Institute to grant and convey unto: Appalachian Electric Power Company, its successors and assigns, certain easements of right of way on, over and across its property in Montgomery County, Virginia.
An ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a new chapter numbered 125A 1, entitled "Virginia Fire Hazards Law"
An ACT to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro, Virginia; to establish courts of justice and officers therefor; to provide for continuation of certain ordinances; and to repeal Chapter 482 of the Acts of Assembly of 1928; approved March 26, 1928, and all acts amendatory
An ACT to amend and reenact Sections 5 and 6, Chapter 307, Acts of Assembly of 1940, approved March 28, 1940. Known, designated and cited as the Use Fuel Tax Act, and relating to the licensing of users and tax reports.
An ACT to amend Chapter 34, Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved February 7, 1918, as amended, which provided a charter and special form of government for the city of Norfolk, by adding a new section numbered 2-b to empower the city of Norfolk to impose, levy and collect a consumer or subscriber tax upon the amount paid for public utility services, and validating any such tax heretofore imposed, levied and collected.
An ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 30-a requiring certain persons drilling wells for water, oil, or gas to supply the State Geological Survey Division of the Virginia Conservation Commission with geological and other data, and to prohibit and punish violations
An ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Grottoes, in Rockingham County, Virginia; and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith.
An ACT to regulate the production, handling, distribution and sale of milk, cream and certain milk products; to define certain terms, prohibit certain acts and provide penalties for violations; to provide for the administration of the act and the making of certain rules and regulations; and to repeal Chapter 155 of the Acts of assembly of 1934, approved March 24, 1934, and all amendments thereto, relating to the foregoing.
An ACT to amend Chapter 527 of the Acts of Assembly of 1891-92, approved March 1, 1892, being the charter of the town of Gate City, Virginia, by adding thereto a section numbered 25, to authorize the council to negotiate and contract with reference to connecting the town water or sewerage system with any such system not belonging to the town.
An ACT to provide for better sanitation in and around Weber City
An ACT to ratify, validate and confirm all proceedings heretofore taken by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District and the Hampton Roads Sanitation Commission and by the State Health Commissioner in connection with the withdrawal by said City from Hampton Roads Sanitation District, and authorizing said City to establish, construct, improve, enlarge, maintain and operate a sewage disposal system.
An ACT to amend Chapter 217, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved March 14, 1918, and being the charter of the city of Clifton Forge, by adding a section numbered 23-b authorizing purchase or condemnation by council of land within or without the city for certain purposes and under certain conditions.
Ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the terms of office of the President.
An ACT to amend and reenact Sections 7 and 8 of Chapter 442 of the Acts of Assembly of 1936, approved March 30, 1936, the chapter relating to electric cooperatives and the sections relating to boards of directors and their powers.
An ACT to amend and reenact Section 23 of Chapter 280 of the Acts of Assembly of 1932, approved March 24, 1932, and providing a new charter for the city of Alexandria, by empowering the city manager to employ department heads and by authorizing the council to make grants in aid of the Alexandria Bicentennial Commission.
An ACT to amend and reenact Sections 1 as amended, 2, 3, 7 and 16 of Chapter 305 of the Acts of Assembly of 1944, approved March 29, 1944, the chapter and sections relating to imposition of special assessments in certain counties for public improvements.

1950
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 11 and 31 of Chapter 289 of the Acts of Assembly of 1934, approved March 27, 1934, so as to broaden the powers of the Council of the City of Staunton respecting real estate, and the board of health and department of public welfare, to restrict the requirement that ordinances be published, to empower the Council to levy certain taxes, and to make permissive a certain provision as to public ways.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 56-47 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, to require any proposed toll road or turnpike company to obtain from the State Highway Commission a certificate of approval certifying that its operation will not injure the State highway system.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the city of Alexandria, Virginia, and to repeal Chapter 280 of the Acts of Assembly of 1982, entitled “An Act to provide a new charter for the city of Alexandria, Virginia”, approved March 24, 1982, and acts amendatory thereto.
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 2.08, 3.05, 5.05, 5.09, 5.11, 6.19, 6.20, 7.05, 8.08, 9.14, 9.15, 12.05, 12.06, 17.12, 19.10 and 20.06 of Chapter 116 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia of 1948 providing a new charter for the City of Richmond concerning the powers of the Council of the City of Richmond relating to public works, utilities and properties; the nomination and election of clerks of courts of record in said city; the duties of the city manager; the functions of the bureau of purchasing; the sale of property by the purchasing agent; the capital budget; the certification of funds; the authentication of bonds; the powers and duties of the director of finance; residence of officers and employees; the preference allowed in the employment of war veterans and promotions thereof; the grading of streets; the assessment of the cost of certain public improvements against abutting landowners; the changing of district boundaries established by zoning regulations; the jurisdiction of the traffic court; and the interest of city officers and employees in contracts with the city.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Blacksburg in the County of Montgomery, and to repeal the existing charter of the Town, and all former charters and amendments thereto.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Purcellville, in the County of Loudoun, and to repeal chapter 391 of the Acts of Assembly of 1908, entitled “An Act to incorporate the town of Purcellville, in the County of Loudoun”, approved March 14, 1908, and acts amendatory thereto.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 18-74 of the Code of 1950, relating to filling in of abandoned wells and pits.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Amherst; and to repeal the existing charter and amendments
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Haymarket and to repeal Chapter 873 of the Acts of Assembly of 1948, approved March 31, 1948.
AN ACT to authorize the Virginia Military Institute to enter into a contract with and to convey to the Town of Lexington, Virginia, so much of ‘The Island’, located at East Lexington, Virginia, as may be necessary for the Town of Lexzington’s sewage disposal plant site.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 7 of Chapter 130 of the Acts of Assembly of 1942, approved March 9, 1942, known as the Elizabeth River Tunnel Revenue Bond Act, the section relating to powers of the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission, so as to provide the procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain,
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 2, as amended, of Chapter 379 of the Acts of Assembly of 1946, approved March 28, 1946, the section and act relating to subdivisions of land in certain counties and approval of plats therefor, so as to provide for additional matters in relation thereto.
AN ACT to amend the Code of 1950 by adding a new section numbered 56-261.1, providing for the furnishing of certain services by public service corporations in certain counties.
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 56-209, 56-224 and 56-226 of the Code of 1950, relating to electric cooperatives so as to make certain changes in definitions, fir the rights of members and prescribe the manner of operation.
AN ACT to amend the Code of 1950 by adding a section numbered 21-116.1, authorizing the contraction of the boundaries or reduction of the area of sanitary districts in certain counties, and prescribing the procedure therefor.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 3 of Chapter 64, of the Acts of Assembly of 1922, approved February 25, 1922, which provided a new charter for the city of Suffolk, so as to authorize the council to appoint advisory boards or commissions; and to further amend such act by adding a section numbered 2-j3, authorizing the establishment, construction, improvement, enlargement, maintenance and operation of places for the parking or storage of vehicles by the public and the acquisition of property for such purposes and a section numbered 2-n authorizing the establishment, construction, improvement, enlargement, maintenance and operation of a sewage disposal system and the acquisition of property for such purposes, the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds therefor, and the collection of fees, rents and charges for the use thereof, and prescribing certain powers and duties of the city council.
AN ACT to validate all proceedings in the creation of any sanitary district in the State and all proceedings in connection with bond issues of such sanitary districts, and to make the bonds binding, legal, valid, and enforceable obligations of the sanitary district issuing the same.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Abingdon; and repealing all former charters and all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the new charter.
An ACT to provide a charter for the town of Pound.
An Act to repeal Chapter 8 of Title 45 of the Code of 1950, containing §§ 45-94 through 45-105, both inclusive, relating to oil and gas; and to amend the Code of 1950 by adding a Chapter 8.1 and forty-one sections numbered 45-106 through 45-146 to create a State Oil and Gas Board and provide for an Oil and Gas Inspector and prescribe their powers and duties
An Act to amend Chapter 280, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 19382, approved March 24, 1932, being the Charter of the City of Alexandria, Virginia by adding thereto a new section numbered 41-a, to empower the City of Alexandria to impose, levy and collect a consumer or subscriber tax upon the amount paid for public utility services.
AN ACT to amend Sections 56-232 and 56-234 of the Code of Virginia of 1950 so as to provide for regulation of certain contracts between public utilities.
AN ACT to provide a charter for the Town of Montross, in the county of Westmoreland, Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 33-228, 88-284 and 838-251 of the Code of 1950 relating to projects for which revenue bonds may be issued, construction thereof, and competing projects.
AN ACT to authorize the Director of Conservation and Development, with the approval of the Governor, to convey to the United States certain lands or interests therein, within or appurtenant to Fairy Stone State Park.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 15-748 of the Code of 1950, relating to sale of water by certain cities to other cities and for the sale of water distribution systems and appurtenances.
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 11, 54, 68, 68-a, and 64, as amended, of Chapter 64 of the Acts of Assembly of 1896, approved January 16, 1896, which provided a new charter for the city of Newport News, in the county of Warwick, § 11 relating to certain officers of the city, § 54 relating to powers of the city generally; and §§ 68, 68-a, and 64 relating to certain justices of certain courts, so as to provide for a change in titles of certain justices; to provide for forfeiture of certain money and equipment to the city of Newport News; to designate the duties of certain officers; and to add a new section, numbered 64-a, so as to provide a bailiff for a certain court.
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 58-266.1, 58-266.2 and 58-266.8 of the Code of 1950, relating to city, town and county license taxes, so as to prohibit cities, towns and counttes levying such taxes for radio or television broadcasting.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 56-282 of the Code of 1950, relating to definition of public utility so as to broaden the
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 85 and 86 of Chapter 34 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved February 7, 1918, as amended, which provided a new charter for the City of Norfolk, relating, respectively, to sinking fund commissioners and bond issues, and to amend the Chapter by adding a section numbered 2 (c), so as to permit the city to aid in the financing of the construction of bridges within the city constructed by the State or any public agency or political subdivision thereof.
AN ACT providing for the incorporation as bodies corporate and politic of "Authorities" for counties and municipalities; prescribing the rights, powers and duties of such Authorities; authorizing such Authorities to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve and extend water systems, sewer systems, sewage disposal systems, and garbage and refuse collection and disposal systems, and prescribing the jurisdiction of the State Water Control Board in connection therewith; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of such Authorities, payable solely from earnings, to pay the cost of such systems; providing that no debt of any such county or municipality shall be incurred in the exercise of any of the powers granted by this act; providing for the collection of rates, fees and charges for the payment of such revenue bonds and for the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating such systems; providing for the execution of trust agreements to secure the payment of such bonds without mortgaging or encumbering such systems; authorizing the issuance of revenue refunding bonds; and exempting such systems, such revenue bonds and the income therefrom from taxation.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 15-781 of the Code of 1950, relating to subdivisions of land.
AN ACT to provide that certain counties shall require water companies laying pipes or mains on highway rights of way to furnish water supply and hydrant connections adequate for fire protection.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 3 as amended of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, which were continued in force by § 21-120 of the Code of 1950, relating to sanitary districts so as to provide that certain charges shall be a lien on the property served to provide for collection thereof; and to provide for other matters in relation thereto, in certain counties.
AN ACT to authorize the governing bodies of counties, cities and towns to establish, construct, improve, enlarge, maintain and operate sewage disposal systems, to borrow money and issue bonds therefor, to collect fees, rents and charges for the use thereof and to confer certain powers and duties upon such governing bodies.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the city of Colonial Heights, Chesterfield County, Virginia; to repeal chapter 186 of the Acts of Assembly of 1930, approved March 21, 1980, as amended, which provided a ‘charter for the town of Colonial Heights, the existing charter of the city and amendments thereto; and to validate all contracts and obligations of the city.
An Act providing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation and maintenance of a turnpike to facilitate vehicular traffic between Virginia Beach and points on the coast of North Carolina; creating for said purpose the Coastal Turnpike Authority; conferring powers and imposing duties on said Authority; authorizing the issuance by said Authority of turnpike revenue bonds of said Authority, payable solely from earnings of said turnpike, to pay the cost of said turnpike and improvements thereof; providing that no debt of said Authority, of the State of Virginia, or of any county, city, district, or political subdivision thereof, shall be incurred in the exercise of any of the powers granted by this Act; providing for the collection of tolls for the payment of said bonds and for the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of said turnpike; providing for the execution of a trust indenture; to secure the payment of said bonds without mortgaging or encumbering said turnpike; authorizing the issuance of revenue refunding bonds; prescribing conditions upon which said turnpike shall become free from tolls; making such turnpike and such bonds exempt from taxation; providing for condemnation; and prohibiting, under certain conditions, the construction or maintenance of competing means of transit between Virginia Beach and points on the coast of North Carolina.
AN ACT to amend § 19 of Chapter 225 of the Acts of Assembly of 1934, approved March 27, 1934, as amended, which provided in the charter for the construction, maintenance and operation of publicly owned water works or sewerage by the town of Independence.
Proposing Amendments to § 141 of the Constitution of Virginia
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 5, 6, 10,11, 18, 20, 21, 31, 88, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 50, 51, 60, 66 and 67 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of Assembly of 1948, approved February 11, 1948, which provided a new charter for the city of Waynesboro, the sections relating, respectively, to powers of the city; zoning; disqualification for office; regulation of meetings of the council; appointment of certain officials; appointment, term of office and removal of city manager; powers and duties of city manager; election, terms of office, powers and duties, and compensation of certain officers of the city; the annual budget; sinking fund; bond issues; appropriation ordinance and levy of taxes; unencumbered balances in treasury; how claims against the city are paid; how special assessments made; audit of accounts of city officers; conducting of investigations by the council; planning for future development for the city; and powers of city policemen; and to repeal §§ 22, 39 and 46 of such act relating, respectively, to assigning of administrative duties by the council; contracts for public improvements and certain limitations on contracts, agreements or other obligations.
AN ACT to provide a charter for the city of Falls Church, and to repeal Chapter 878 of the Acts of Assembly of 1946 entitled “‘An Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Falls Church in the county of Fairfax’’, as amended.
AN ACT to authorize the governing bodies of certain counties to provide that certain charges and taxes shall be a lien on property served thereby and to provide for the enforcement thereof.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the Town of Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia; to repeal all acts, or parts of acts in conflict therewith; to validate all contracts heretofore or hereafter made by the present council and government while in office not inconsistent with this charter or the Constitution and general laws of this State; and to repeal all former charters of the town of Parksley, including Chapter 362 of the Acts of Assembly of 1916, approved March 20, 1916, as amended.
AN ACT providing for the formation of nonprofit corporations to be known as Telephone Cooperatives, for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the fullest possible use of telephone service in this State by making such service available at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and prudent management of such cooperatives; prescribing the rights, powers and duties of such cooperatives; authorizing and regulating the issuance of bonds and other obligations by such cooperatives, and providing for the payment of such obligations and the rights of the holders thereof; and providing when the State Corporation Commission may require public telephone companies to make telephone service available to communities not now served.
AN ACT to amend the Code of 1950 by adding sections numbered 2-218.1 and 2-239.1, so as to provide concerning the annual report of the Comptroller on the Division of Purchase and Printing, and the editing, approval and printing of annual reports of departments, respectively; to amend and reenact §§ 2-221, 2-228, 2-232, 2-240, 2-246, and 2-247 of the Code of 1950; and, to repeal §§ 2-218, 2-289, and 2-241 of the Code of 1950; all of the above-mentioned sections relating to the printing, binding, distribution and sale of State publications.
An Act to amend and reenact § 26 of Chapter 809 of the Acts of Assembly of 1920, approved March 19, 1920, which provided a charter for the city of Bristol, the section relating to the city treasurer of the city; and to amend said act by adding a new section numbered 4-a, conferring power on the city of Bristol to require connection with the sewerage system and to impose and collect fees, rents and charges for water and sewer services.