Upon the condemnor’s paying the sum fixed by the assessor’s award to the state or county authorities together with the cost of proceedings pending an appeal pursuant to Code Section 22-3-44 and upon the execution of a bond in double the amount of the award so fixed, with good and sufficient surety to pay the eventual condemnation award, the condemnor shall be entitled to flood the public roads or highways which are made the subject of the proceedings, provided that such right shall not vest absolutely in the condemnor until the final determination of the case and the payment or deposit in court of the final condemnation award.
History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § 36-806.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain for Special Purposes
Article 2 - Construction and Operation of Electric Power Plants
Part 2 - Acquisition of Right to Flood Roads and Highways
§ 22-3-40. “Public Road” and “Public Highway” Defined
§ 22-3-41. Power to Acquire Right to Flood Roads and Highways
§ 22-3-42. Notice of Intention to Condemn
§ 22-3-43. Condemnation Procedure; Authorization of Officers to Act for State or County
§ 22-3-44. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court
§ 22-3-44. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court
§ 22-3-45. Rights of Condemnor Pending Appeal
§ 22-3-46. Restrictions on Use of Condemned Road or Highway by Condemnor
§ 22-3-47. Effect of Part on Rights of Action of Property Owners and Public Utilities