The cities in the Commonwealth situated on navigable streams shall have the power to cooperate with the United States of America in the improvement of the navigability of such streams involving the deepening, widening and straightening the channel thereof and making provision for turning basins at terminals and mooring areas thereon.
Code 1950, § 62-117.8; 1958, c. 467; 1968, c. 659.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 13 - Improvement of Navigability of Streams
§ 62.1-155. Cooperation by cities on navigable streams with United States
§ 62.1-156. Power of cities to give assurances to United States
§ 62.1-157. Power of cities to bind themselves to perform or execute assurances
§ 62.1-158. Claims for damages to oyster and clamming grounds