The applicant, to whom any such leave is granted, shall, upon paying to the several parties entitled thereto the compensation so ascertained, become seized in fee simple of the land circumscribed by the commissioners, and be authorized to proceed according to such leave.
Code 1950, § 62-102; 1968, c. 659.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 9 - Mills, Dams and Certain Other Works on Watercourses
§ 62.1-116. Application for leave to build or raise dam across or in watercourse, cut canal, etc.
§ 62.1-118. Appointment of commissioners; time of meeting
§ 62.1-119. Oath of commissioners; duties; report
§ 62.1-120. When further notice required
§ 62.1-121. When new commissioners appointed
§ 62.1-123. Rights of applicant on payment of damages
§ 62.1-124. Such leave not to affect vested rights
§ 62.1-125. Time within which applicant must erect or rebuild works; consequence of failure