FEDERAL · 40 U.S.C. · Chapter 31
Acquisition by condemnation
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
An officer of the Federal Government authorized to acquire real estate for the erection of a public building or for other public uses may acquire the real estate for the Government by condemnation, under judicial process, when the officer believes that it is necessary or advantageous to the Government to do so. The Attorney General, on application of the officer, shall have condemnation proceedings begun within 30 days from receipt of the application at the Department of Justice.
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History
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1144.)
Editorial Notes
The words "the Secretary of the Treasury or any other" are omitted as unnecessary. The reference to section 258 is omitted because 40:258 is superseded by rule 71A of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 App.: U.S.C.).