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Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1700 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Open-space easement" means a nonpossessory interest of a public body in real property, whether easement appurtenant or in gross, acquired through gift, purchase, devise, or bequest imposing limitations or …
Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1701 Authority of public bodies to acquire or designate property for use as open-space land
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To carry out the purposes of this chapter, any public body may (i) acquire by purchase, gift, devise, bequest, grant or otherwise title to or any interests or rights of not less than five years' duration in real property that will provide a means for the preservation or provision…
Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1702 Further powers of public bodies
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A. A public body shall have the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers: 1. To borrow funds and make expenditures; 2. To advance or accept advances of public funds; 3. To apply for and accept and util…
Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1703 Acquisition of title subject to reservation of farming or timber rights; acquisition of easements, etc.; property to be made available for farming and timber uses
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Any public body is authorized to acquire (i) unrestricted fee simple title to tracts; (ii) fee simple title to such land subject to reservation of rights to use such lands for farming or to reservation of timber rights thereon; or (iii) easements in gross or such other interests …