If property be listed by and taxed to any person other than the owner, it shall not be delivered to the owner until the taxes thereon are paid or indemnity given to the person in possession for the payment thereof.
Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3016
Retention of property for payment of taxes
Code 1950, § 58-22; 1984, c. 675.
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