Whenever in the judgment of the Governor there is an imminent threat of substantial curtailment, interruption or suspension in the operation of any public utility hereinabove mentioned he shall promptly make an investigation to determine whether, in his opinion, an actual curtailment, interruption or suspension of operation will constitute a serious menace or threat to the public health, safety or welfare, and if he concludes that it will, he shall forthwith issue an executive proclamation so declaring and stating that at the time of such curtailment, interruption or suspension of operation he will take immediate possession of the utility, its plant and equipment, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the use of and operation by the Commonwealth. Where the Governor finds it advisable for effectuation of the purposes hereof he may by proclamation advance or defer such taking of possession.
1952, c. 696.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 56 - Public Service Companies
Chapter 17 - State Operation of Public Utilities
§ 56-509. Uninterrupted functioning and operation of essential public utilities
§ 56-510. Duty of Governor when there is threat of curtailment, interruption, etc., of operation
§ 56-511. Power of Governor to possess and operate utility
§ 56-512. Employment of utility employees by Commonwealth; information to be furnished
§ 56-513. Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth
§ 56-515. Entry upon property of utility after proclamation of intention to take possession
§ 56-516. When possession of utility to be delivered; procedure upon refusal of possession
§ 56-517. Interference with or obstruction of Governor, state representative or agent
§ 56-518. Expense of operation, etc.; payment of revenues, etc., into state treasury
§ 56-520. Collection and disposition of revenues accruing from utility
§ 56-521. Restoring possession to utility
§ 56-522. Compensation to utility
§ 56-525. Injunction against violation of chapter
§ 56-526. Duty of Commonwealth's attorneys and Attorney General; employment of special counsel
§ 56-527. Chapter not applicable to certain carriers
§ 56-528. Governor's powers as commander in chief not impaired