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HOUSE BILL NO. 2081 Offered January 14, 2009 Prefiled January 13, 2009 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-265.4:6, relating to distribution of underground gas service; penalty. ---------- Patron-- Saxman ---------- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 56-265.4:6, as follows:

§ 56-265.4:6. Distribution of underground gas service prohibited without certificate.

A. It shall be unlawful to sell and distribute natural gas or propane, propane-air mixture, or other manufactured gas to the public via underground lines, except pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission under this title. 

B. Any person that violates any provision of subsection A shall be fined by the Commission a sum not exceeding $1,000 per day, in addition to any other penalties provided by law.

2.  That the provisions of this act adding subsection A of § 56-265.4:6 of the Code of Virginia are declarative of existing law.