At the session of the General Assembly following its incorporation, the town shall request the General Assembly to grant it a charter.
No judge shall grant a town a charter. Until a town is granted a charter by the General Assembly, the town's affairs shall be conducted exclusively under the provisions of general law.
1980, c. 45, § 15.1-967.2; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 36 - Incorporation of Towns by Judicial Proceeding
§ 15.2-3600. Petition for incorporation of community; appointment of special court
§ 15.2-3601. Hearing before Commission on Local Government; notice; parties; finding of Commission
§ 15.2-3602. Proof required and order for incorporation
§ 15.2-3603. Request for charter