Va. Code § 15.2-3105

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 15.2-3105 - Boundaries to embrace wharves, piers, docks and certain other structures

The boundary of every locality bordering on the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries (the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean shall embrace all wharves, piers, docks and other structures, except bridges and tunnels that have been or may hereafter be erected along the waterfront of such locality, and extending into the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries (the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean. However, only the wharves, piers, docks, or other structures which lie within the territorial jurisdiction of this Commonwealth shall be embraced within the boundary of such locality.

Code 1950, § 15-42.1; 1958, c. 280; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1031; 1976, c. 646; 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1976, c. 646.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1031.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 280.