If the board of county commissioners of any county, after entering into contract of lease of lands for highway purposes under the provisions of section 43-2-205, is unable to agree with the person holding possession under a prior lease, or otherwise, of any portion of the land so leased by the board of county commissioners for highway purposes for the purchase of the interest, title, or right to possession of any portion of the land necessary or required for the construction of the proposed highway on or over the strip of land so leased, such board may acquire the right to possession thereof in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of real estate.
Source: L. 21: p. 382, § 2. C.L. § 1312. CSA: C. 143, § 65. CRS 53: § 120-1-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 120-1-6.
Cross references: For condemnation proceedings, see articles 1 to 7 of title 38.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2 - State, County, and Municipal Highways
Part 2 - County and Other Public Highways
§ 43-2-201.1. Closure of Public Highways Extending to Public Lands - Penalty
§ 43-2-202. County Road and Bridge Fund - Apportionment to Municipalities
§ 43-2-203. County Road and Bridge Budget - Tax Levy
§ 43-2-204. Commissioners Authorized to Acquire Property for Highways
§ 43-2-205. Rights-of-Way - Public Land
§ 43-2-206. Acquisition of Rights of Prior Lessee
§ 43-2-207. Expense of Construction and Maintenance
§ 43-2-208. County Commissioners Authorized to Construct Highways and Let Contracts
§ 43-2-209. Contract for Work on Highways - Advertise for Bids
§ 43-2-210. Only Residents of County to Be Given Employment
§ 43-2-211. Cattle Guards - Specifications
§ 43-2-212. Sections Applicable Only to County Highways
§ 43-2-213. Not Deemed an Obstruction
§ 43-2-214. County Highway Anticipation Warrant Retirement Fund
§ 43-2-215. Moneys Allocated to Fund
§ 43-2-216. Warrants - Sale - Duration - Interest
§ 43-2-217. County Treasurer Fiscal Agent
§ 43-2-218. Sections Supplemental
§ 43-2-219. County Authority to Privatize County Highways and Bridges - Charge a Toll