The court, on the day specified in the order of publication, shall hear and determine the issues in the proceeding based on the report and other evidence. In its discretion the court may refer any matter to a commissioner in chancery to take such evidence as may be proper and to make a report to the court.
Code 1950, § 62-94.7; 1956, c. 632; 1968, c. 659.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 8 - Impoundment of Surface Waters
§ 62.1-105. Impoundment of diffused surface waters
§ 62.1-106. When floodwaters may be captured and stored by riparian owners
§ 62.1-108. Time and place of hearing on petition; parties
§ 62.1-109. Board to examine petition and report to court
§ 62.1-110. Court to hear and determine issues; reference to commissioner
§ 62.1-111. When leave not granted; terms and conditions; appeals
§ 62.1-112. When leave shall expire
§ 62.1-113. Use of bed of watercourse