Alabama Statutes
§ 23-1-248 — Authority of Director - Acquisition of Land
Alabama·Title 23 Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries·Ch. 1 Alabama Highways·Art. 9 Highway Beautification·Div. 2 Junkyard Control
(a)When the director determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate or primary systems will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or that screening would not be economically feasible, the director shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or eminent domain such interests in lands as may be necessary, including fee simple title, to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal thereof.
(b)When the director determines that it is in the best interest of the state, he may acquire such lands upon payment of just compensation to the owners, or interest in said lands as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of such junkyards.
(c)Damages resulting from any taking of property in eminent domain shall be ascertained in the manner provide
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Legislative History
(Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §9.)
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