A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with the approval of the Governor, as otherwise provided by law, is hereby authorized to convey, at no cost to the Commonwealth, certain real property described generally as 1.5 acres, more or less, to Carol Flynn Hoge and James Tyler Otey Hoge, in exchange for the conveyance from the Hoges of certain real property generally described as 22.903 acres more or less, situated on 2250 Walnut Springs Road in Montgomery County, Virginia; said exchange being for the beneficial purpose of the expansion of the institution's agricultural programs.

B. Prior to the acceptance of said property, assurances satisfactory to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Governor shall be made indicating that the property is free from hazardous materials and conditions.