Eminent domain

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2108.12, under Chapter 21. Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities..

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2108.12

A. No municipality shall exercise its power of eminent domain to condemn any plant or equipment of a private provider for the purpose of providing to a subscriber a cable television service.

B. No municipality, for the purpose of providing to a subscriber a cable television service, shall exercise its power of eminent domain to condemn real property, whether in whole or in part, or to obtain an easement.