Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-414 (2026)

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A. The owner or operator of overhead high voltage lines shall not be liable for damage or loss to any person or property caused by work within 10 feet of overhead high voltage lines, unless notice has been given as required by § 59.1-411 and the owner or operator of the overhead high voltage line has failed to comply with the provisions of § 59.1-410.

B. Any person responsible for the work who violates the requirements of § 59.1-408 and whose subsequent activities within the vicinity of overhead high voltage lines cause damage to utility facilities or cause injury or damage to any person or property shall indemnify the owner or operator of such overhead high voltage lines against all claims arising from personal injury or death, property damage, or service interruptions, together with attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in defending any such claims directly resulting from work in violation of § 59.1-408.

C. Except as provided in subsection A, nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied so as to alter the duty or degree of care applicable to owners or operators of overhead high voltage lines with respect to damage to property, personal injury or death.

D. Except for the rights provided to the owner or operator of the overhead high voltage line in subsection B, nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, restrict, or limit the exclusive remedy provisions of § 65.2-307.

1989, c. 341; 2003, c. 364.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1995–1995 · leading case: Marslender v. Virginia Elec. & Power Co., 37 Va. Cir. 199 (Norfolk Cir. Ct. 1995).

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Marslender v. Virginia Elec. & Power Co., 37 Va. Cir. 199 (Norfolk Cir. Ct. 1995). · cites it 2× “See Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-414 (Michie 1950). However, that act became effective after Plaintiff’s cause of action arose and is, therefore, inapplicable in this case.”

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