If any such nuisance be upon premises the owner of which did not create or cause such nuisance, but permitted its continuation, such owner shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be deemed responsible for such nuisance, and if such owner be not a resident or citizen of this Commonwealth, or one whose residence is not known, such presentment shall be against the premises upon which such nuisance is.
Code 1919, § 1520.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 1 - Abating Public Nuisances Generally
§ 48-1. Investigation of complaint by special grand jury
§ 48-2. Presentment against person causing nuisance
§ 48-3. Permitting continuation of nuisance; presentment against premises
§ 48-4. Service of copy of presentment; defense by person interested