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.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
§ 33.2-1002. Limitation on power of eminent domain
§ 33.2-1003. Additional power to acquire lands
§ 33.2-1004. Plans for acquisition of rights-of-way
§ 33.2-1006. Reconveyance where property deemed suitable for mass transit purposes
§ 33.2-1008. Authority to acquire land to replace parkland; applicability
§ 33.2-1009. Acquisition of residue parcels declared to be in public interest
§ 33.2-1010. Use and disposition of residue parcels of land
§ 33.2-1012. Limitations in Title 25.1 not applicable to Commissioner of Highways
§ 33.2-1013. Notice of exercise of eminent domain power; evidence of value
§ 33.2-1017. Taking highway materials from streams, rivers, and watercourses
§ 33.2-1019. Payments into court or filing certificate of deposit before entering upon land
§ 33.2-1022. Certificates to describe land and list owner
§ 33.2-1024. Reformation, alteration, revision, amendment, or invalidation of certificate
§ 33.2-1026. Awards in greater or lesser amounts than deposit; interest
§ 33.2-1027.1. Distribution of funds to owner or owner's attorney
§ 33.2-1028. Enhancement to be offset against damage
§ 33.2-1029.1. (See Editor's Note) Petition by owner for determination of just compensation
§ 33.2-1030. Installation of broadband conduit
§ 33.2-1033. Contents of petition for condemnation
§ 33.2-1034. Removal and reinterment of remains; other proceedings