Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-406 (2026)

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This chapter (§ 59.1-406 et seq.) is enacted to promote the safety and protection of persons engaged in work or activity in the vicinity of overhead high voltage lines. The chapter defines the conditions under which work may be carried on safely and provides for the safety arrangements to be taken when any person engages in work or other activity in proximity to overhead high voltage lines.

1989, c. 341.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1995–2025 · leading case: Rodriguez v. N. Virginia Elec. Coop., 79 Va. Cir. 266 (Loudoun Cir. Ct. 2009).

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Rodriguez v. N. Virginia Elec. Coop., 79 Va. Cir. 266 (Loudoun Cir. Ct. 2009). · cites it 4× “First, NOVEC argues that Ubaldo Rodriguez (“Ubaldo” or “Rodriguez”) was contributorily negligent as a matter of law because he engaged in conduct that violated the Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act (the “Act”) (Va. Code § 59.1-406 etseq.). The Act concerns work or activity…”

C. Ray Davenport, Comm'r, Virginia Labor & Indus. v. G.D.C., Inc. (Va. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “Code § 59.1-406 et seq.; Code § 40.1-49.3.”

A&N Elec. Coop. v. Dietzel Enter., Inc. (4th Cir. 2025). “(Dietzel): A&N’s claim is brought under, and turns entirely on, the meaning of two provisions of the Virginia Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act (the Act), Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-406 et seq. A. Statutory Background Virginia enacted the Act “to promote the safety and protection…”

Marslender v. Virginia Elec. & Power Co., 37 Va. Cir. 199 (Norfolk Cir. Ct. 1995). · cites it 2× “See Va. Code Ann. §§ 59.1-406 through 59.1-414 (Michie 1950).”

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