Sec. 5.5. (a) Except as provided in sections 5.8 and 5.9 of this chapter, this section applies to every person that may exercise the power of eminent domain.
(b) If:
(1) a person that may exercise the power of eminent domain submits a written acquisition offer to the owner of a parcel of real estate under section 5 of this chapter; and
(2) the owner rejects the offer;
the person shall file a complaint under this article to acquire the parcel by the exercise of eminent domain not more than two (2) years after the date the person submitted the written acquisition offer to the owner.
(c) If a person that may exercise the power of eminent domain fails to meet the requirements described in subsection (b) concerning a parcel of real estate, the person may not initiate an action under this article to acquire the parcel through the power of eminent domain for the same project or a substantially similar project for at least three (3) years after the date the two (2) year period described in subsection (b) expires.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
32-24-1-1. "Condemnor" Defined
32-24-1-5.5. Time Limit for Filing a Complaint
32-24-1-5.8. Time Limit for Filing a Complaint; Indiana Department of Transportation Projects
32-24-1-5.9. Time Limit for Filing a Complaint; Public Utilities and Pipeline Companies
32-24-1-6. Notice to Appear in Court; Notice of Right to Object; Form of Notice
32-24-1-7. Notice to Appear in Court; Publication; Nonresident Landowners; Assessment of Damages
32-24-1-8. Objections to Proceedings; Appeals; Attorney's Fees
32-24-1-9. Appraisers; Oath and Duty
32-24-1-10. Payment of Benefits or Damages Assessed
32-24-1-11. Notice of Filing of Appraisers' Reports; Exceptions to Reports
32-24-1-12. Offer of Settlement; Acceptance; Rejection
32-24-1-13. Highways and Roads; Appointment of Appraisers
32-24-1-14. Costs of Proceedings; Litigation Expenses
32-24-1-15. Forfeitures; Failure to Pay Damages or Take Possession