Utilities Law in Virginia
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Trade and Commerce › Chapter 26. Uniform Trade Secrets ActVA 59.1 § 59.1-336
Cited in 60 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor Vehicles › Chapter 1. General ProvisionsVA 46.2 § 46.2-100
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Courts Not of Record › Chapter 11. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts › Article 1. General ProvisionsVA 16.1 § 16.1-228
Cited in 35 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens › Chapter 1. Mechanics' and Materialmen's LiensVA 43 § 43-3
Cited in 30 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Remedies and Procedure › Chapter 21.1. Medical Malpractice › Article 2. Miscellaneous ProvisionsVA 8.01 § 8.01-581.17
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Remedies and Procedure › Chapter 18. Executions and Other Means of Recovery › Article 7. GarnishmentVA 8.01 § 8.01-511
Cited in 21 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.