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2005 SESSION

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2574
Offered January 12, 2005
Prefiled January 12, 2005
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-972 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maintenance of certain private roads.
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Patrons-- Stump; Senator: Puckett
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 15.2-972 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

 § 15.2-972. Appropriations for the upkeep of certain cemeteries; private roadways.

A. Any locality may make appropriations in such sums and at such times as the governing body of the locality deems proper, for the care and upkeep of any cemetery in the locality in which free burial space is provided.

B. Any locality may make appropriations in such sums and at such times as the governing body of the locality deems proper, for maintenance of private roads that provide the sole access to private family cemeteries containing 10 or more graves. Appropriations shall be made for this purpose only when necessary to keep the roads passable by motor vehicle.