If the applicant shall not begin his work within one year, and so far finish it within three years after such leave, as then to have his mill, manufactory, machine, or engine in good condition for use; or if such mill, manufactory, machine, or engine, be at any time destroyed or rendered unfit for use, and the rebuilding or repair thereof shall not within two years from the time of such destruction or unfitness, be commenced, and within five years from that time be so far finished as then to be in good condition for use, the title to the land so circumscribed shall revert to the former owner, his heirs, or assigns, and the leave so granted shall then be in force no longer, except as provided in § 62.1-126.
Code 1950, § 62-104; 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