§16101. Authority for condemnation
1. Conditions. A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when:
A. The owner of the property refuses to sell; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2. School administrative units. The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:
A. Municipalities; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
C. Community school districts. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
3. Restrictions. A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).
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