Indiana § 8-3-1.5-8 Condemnation power

Indiana Statutes

§ 8-3-1.5-8 — Condemnation power

Indiana § 8-3-1.5-8

Art. 3RAILROADS GENERALLY

Ch. 1.5State Rail Preservation Law

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Ind. Code § 8-3-1.5-8 (2026).

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If the department is unable to acquire necessary
rail properties by purchase or otherwise, it may proceed to condemn all
or any portion of such rail properties. In all condemnation proceedings,
the legislative determination set forth in this chapter that the
acquisition is for a public purpose and is reasonably necessary is prima
facie evidence of the purpose and necessity.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980,
P.L.74, SEC.47.

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If the department is unable to acquire necessary
rail properties by purchase or otherwise, it may proceed to condemn all
or any portion of such rail properties. In all condemnation proceedings,
the legislative determination set forth in this chapter that the
acquisition is for a public purpose and is reasonably necessary is prima
facie evidence of the purpose and necessity.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980,
P.L.74, SEC.47.