Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate the immunity from suit accruing to the Commonwealth, her political subdivisions, agencies, officers or employees, or the officers or employees of her political subdivisions and agencies, as exists prior to July 1, 1980.
Sovereign immunity
Va. Code Ann. § 56-265.28, under Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act..
Va. Code Ann. § 56-265.28