After any proclamation of intention to take possession, the Governor may, by and through agents designated by him, enter upon the property of the utility with prospective employees and familiarize them with the nature of the work incident to the positions in which it is contemplated they will be employed and train them to discharge the duties thereof. The management of the utility and all state departments, institutions and agencies shall cooperate with the Governor in the operation of the utility and in the securing and training of persons for employment in such operation.
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