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HB 1825 Condemnation by localities.

Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Condemnation by localities. Provides that a locality may condemn property outside of its boundaries only if expressly permitted by general law or special act. A locality may acquire property outside its boundaries through condemnation for purposes of establishing, maintaining or operating public utility facilities and mass transportation systems. This bill is a recommendation of the joint subcommittee studying eminent domain issues.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Condemnation by localities. Provides that a locality may condemn property outside of its boundaries only if expressly permitted by general law or special act. A locality may acquire property outside its boundaries through condemnation for purposes of establishing, maintaining or operating public utility facilities and mass transportation systems. This bill is a recommendation of the joint subcommittee studying eminent domain issues.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Condemnation by localities. Provides that a locality may condemn property outside of its boundaries only if expressly permitted by general law or special act. A locality may acquire property outside its boundaries through condemnation for purposes of establishing, maintaining or operating public utility facilities and transportation systems, subject to the Virginia Electric Utility Restructuring Act, where applicable. This bill is a recommendation of the joint subcommittee studying eminent domain issues.