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SENATE BILL NO. 1199 Senate Amendments in [ ] – January 26, 2021 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 10.1 of Title 10.1 a section numbered 10.1-1016.1 and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 10.1 a section numbered 10.1-1705.1, relating to conservation easements; construction. ---------- Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senator Petersen and Mason ---------- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 10.1 of Title 10.1 a section numbered 10.1-1016.1 and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 10.1 a section numbered 10.1-1705.1 as follows:

§ 10.1-1016.1. Construction.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an easement held pursuant to this chapter shall be [ liberally ] construed in favor of achieving the conservation purposes for which it was created.

§ 10.1-1705.1. Construction.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an easement held pursuant to this chapter shall be [ liberally ] construed in favor of achieving the conservation purposes for which it was created.