Va. Code § 28.2-614

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

Section 28.2-614 - Requiring lessee or transferor to have ground surveyed and plat recorded; canceling lease for failure of lessee to have survey

If the Commissioner determines that in any past assignment of or in any attempt to transfer oyster ground, a survey, or a recorded plat, does not accurately describe the metes and bounds of the leased ground, the Commissioner shall require the lessee, the transferor, or both to have the ground surveyed and the plat recorded.

If the lessee fails to order the survey or resurvey within six months after date of notification to the lessee or transferor, by certified mail, the Commissioner shall cancel the lease and may accept applications for this ground from the general public.

Va. Code § 28.2-614

Code 1950, § 28-124; 1954, c. 352; 1958, c. 183; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(12b); 1964, c. 393; 1966, c. 684; 1970, c. 726; 1972, c. 644; 1973, c. 14; 1978, cc. 546, 548; 1980, cc. 34, 609; 1984, c. 259; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1984, c. 259.

Amended by Acts 1980, § cc. 34, 609.

Amended by Acts 1978, § cc. 546, 548.

Amended by Acts 1973, c. 14.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 644.

Amended by Acts 1970, c. 726.

Amended by Acts 1966, c. 684.

Amended by Acts 1964, c. 393.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(12b).

Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 183.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 352.