§ 45.2-615. Restoration of property to owner or operator
A. Whenever (i) the owner or operator engaged in the business of the mining, production, or marketing of coal whose property has been acquired by the Commission notifies the Commission in writing that he can and will resume operation and render normal service, and satisfies the Commission of the correctness of such notice, or (ii) […]
§ 45.2-616. Article subject to provisions of general law
The provisions of this article are subject to all of the provisions of general law applicable to coal mining operations. Code 1950, § 45-154; 1950, p. 33; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-154; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.318; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
§ 45.2-612. Negotiating purchase or lease of coal properties
Whenever the Governor proclaims that an emergency exists under this article and appoints the Virginia Fuel Commission pursuant to § 45.2-611, the Commission shall make a bona fide attempt to negotiate the purchase or lease of the coal property of any person engaged in the mining, production, or marketing of coal as the Commission deems […]
§ 45.2-613. Proceedings for condemnation
A. Proceedings for condemnation pursuant to this article shall be instituted and conducted in the name of the Commission, and the procedure shall, except as altered by the provisions of this article, be carried out as provided in Chapter 3 (§ 25.1-300 et seq.) of Title 25.1. B. The proceedings for condemnation shall be by […]
§ 45.2-614. Expense of acquiring and operating coal property; funds derived from operation
The expense of acquiring and operating any property acquired under this article shall be paid out of moneys transferred from the general fund that are not otherwise appropriated. Such transfer shall be made upon such authorization as the Governor prescribes and shall be credited to the account of the Commission, and all funds and revenues […]
§ 45.2-609. Interruption of public uses; proclamation of emergency; seizure
When in the judgment of the Governor there exists a substantial interruption or an imminent threat of a substantial interruption of public uses, he shall proclaim that an emergency exists in the Commonwealth that endangers the health, safety, and welfare of its people and the enjoyment of the public and private property within its borders. […]
§ 45.2-610. Additional powers of Governor to operate seized properties
The Governor may exercise the powers and authority to possess and operate for public uses any person’s property used in the mining, production, or marketing of coal in the manner provided in this article. Code 1950, § 45-148; 1950, p. 30; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-148; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.315; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, […]
§ 45.2-611. Virginia Fuel Commission; purpose; membership; compensation; staff; powers and duties; report
A. The Virginia Fuel Commission (the Commission) may be established by the Governor as a supervisory commission in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Commission is to act for and on behalf of the Governor in the enforcement of the powers and duties set forth in this article. B. The Commission […]
§ 45.2-608. “Public uses” defined; mining, etc., of coal essential business; subject to seizure by Commonwealth
A. As used in this article, “public uses” means the mining, production, or marketing of coal for the purpose of providing and furnishing heat or power to the people of the Commonwealth. B. Any person engaged in the business of the mining, production, or marketing of coal, any portion of which is customarily used in […]