Delaware § 922 Condemnation of Preservation District lands

Delaware Statutes

§ 922 — Condemnation of Preservation District lands

Delaware·Title 3·Part Department of Agriculture·Ch. 9 DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION ACT·Subch. Miscellaneous Provisions

Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the exercise of powers of eminent domain or condemnation with respect to lands located in an Agricultural Preservation District; provided, however, that the compensation paid for such lands by the condemning authority shall be based on the highest and best development use of the property with no consideration given to the restrictions and limitations imposed under this chapter; and provided further, that the condemning authority shall also include in its taking such additional lands rendered unusable or unprofitable for intended agricultural uses. Payment of compensation shall be made to the owner or, in the event the property is subject to a preservation easement, to the owner and the Foundation in accordance with their respective interests

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Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the exercise of powers of eminent domain or condemnation with respect to lands located in an Agricultural Preservation District; provided, however, that the compensation paid for such lands by the condemning authority shall be based on the highest and best development use of the property with no consideration given to the restrictions and limitations imposed under this chapter; and provided further, that the condemning authority shall also include in its taking such additional lands rendered unusable or unprofitable for intended agricultural uses. Payment of compensation shall be made to the owner or, in the event the property is subject to a preservation easement, to the owner and the Foundation in accordance with their respective interests.

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