The power of eminent domain is hereby conferred, and such land, easements or rights-of-way within or outside the district which are necessary to carry out the purposes of the district may be condemned. Nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize the acquisition by eminent domain of any real property or rights owned or controlled by railroads or utilities, both public and private. The right of condemnation hereby conferred shall be exercised by application to the court of probate of the county in which the lands over which such right-of-way or outlet is desired or a material portion thereof are situated, and the same proceedings shall be had as in cases of condemnation of lands under the right of eminent domain, and such damages as may be awarded as compensation shall be paid by the board of water management commissioners out of the first funds which shall be available from the proceeds of the sale of bonds or otherwise.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 9 - Water Management and Drainage.
Article 1 - Water Management Districts.
Section 9-9-4 - Who May Sign Petitions.
Section 9-9-5 - Establishment of District - Jurisdiction Generally; Purposes.
Section 9-9-8 - Establishment of District - Jurisdiction of Probate Court in Which Petition Filed.
Section 9-9-9 - Establishment of District - Notice of Filing of Petition and of Hearing.
Section 9-9-13 - Establishment of District - Effect of Order Establishing District.
Section 9-9-15 - Board of Water Management Commissioners - Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 9-9-16 - Board of Water Management Commissioners - Election of District Treasurer.
Section 9-9-17 - Board of Water Management Commissioners - Appointment, etc., of Fiscal Agent.
Section 9-9-19 - Compensation of District Officers and Employees.
Section 9-9-20 - Removal of Commissioners, Viewers or Other District Officers.
Section 9-9-21 - Right of Condemnation.
Section 9-9-24 - Procedure as to Proposed Improvement Crossing Railroad Right-of-Way.
Section 9-9-25 - Correction of Errors in or Amendments to Water Management Plan.
Section 9-9-27 - Viewing and Assessment of Lands by Board of Viewers; Report of Findings.
Section 9-9-28 - Notice of Hearing on Report of Board of Viewers.
Section 9-9-30 - Appeal From Confirmation of Board of Viewers' Report.
Section 9-9-33 - Collection of Taxes on Property Divided, Sold or Transferred.
Section 9-9-35 - Payment of Tax to District Treasurer - Required; Records.
Section 9-9-37 - Bonds - Issuance.
Section 9-9-38 - Bonds - Sale; Disposition of Proceeds, Etc.
Section 9-9-39 - Bonds - Payment of Principal and Interest.
Section 9-9-40 - Bonds - Remedies and Proceedings Upon Default.
Section 9-9-41 - Bonds of District Employees, Etc.
Section 9-9-44 - Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Default of Contractor.
Section 9-9-47 - Construction of Improvements Crossing Railroad Right-of-Way.
Section 9-9-50 - Annexation of Land to District.
Section 9-9-51 - Organization of District Over Lands of Watershed Conservancy District.
Section 9-9-53 - Joint Works of Improvement With Adjoining States.
Section 9-9-54 - Procedure as to Warrants Not Paid Because of Lack of Funds.
Section 9-9-55 - Correction of Errors in Court Proceedings, Etc.