§ 14-28-1-11 — Eminent domain powers

Indiana § 14-28-1-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 28: FLOOD CONTROL

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(a) The commission may exercise the power
of eminent domain. If the commission is unable to agree with the owner
for the purchase of:
(1) land;
(2) an easement;
(3) a flood easement;
(4) other interest in land; or
(5) other property or right that in the commission's opinion is
necessary for the commission's purposes;
the commission may acquire the property or right by condemnation
under IC 32-24.
(b) The commission must adopt an appropriate resolution and
deliver the resolution to the attorney general.
(c) The attorney general shall commence and prosecute an action in
the name of the state of Indiana on the relation of the commission for
the appropriation of the property or right. The title to the property or
right acquired vests in the state.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-10.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.61.