Georgia § 22-1-10-1 Time for bringing condemnation action; exceptions

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§ 22-1-10-1 — Time for bringing condemnation action; exceptions

Georgia § 22-1-10-1

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O.C.G.A. § 22-1-10-1 (2026).

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(a)Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, no action for condemnation may be brought in any court of this state until at least 30 days after the date of the resolution or documented approval described in Code Section 22-1-10 .

(b)If an emergency condition exists requiring the acquisition of property for the protection of the public health and safety, the condemnor may declare the existence of an emergency and adopt a resolution defining the emergency. Notice and hearing as required by Code Section 22-1-10 may be waived by the condemning body in an emergency condition.

(c)This Code section shall not apply to the acquisition or condemnation of property where consent is received from each person with a legal claim that has been identified or found.

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(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, no action for condemnation may be brought in any court of this state until at least 30 days after the date of the resolution or documented approval described in Code Section 22-1-10 . (b) If an emergency condition exists requiring the acquisition of property for the protection of the public health and safety, the condemnor may declare the existence of an emergency and adopt a resolution defining the emergency. Notice and hearing as required by Code Section 22-1-10 may be waived by the condemning body in an emergency condition. (c) This Code section shall not apply to the acquisition or condemnation of property where consent is received from each person with a legal claim that has been identified or found.