Effective - 28 Aug 2006
523.286. Declaration of farmland as blighted prohibited — definition. — 1. No condemning authority shall declare farmland blighted for the purposes of exercising eminent domain.
2. For the purposes of this section only, the term "farmland" shall mean all real property classified as forest cropland or all real property used for agricultural purposes and devoted primarily to the raising and harvesting of crops; to the feeding, breeding, and management of livestock which shall include breeding and boarding of horses; to dairy operations, or to any combination thereof; and buildings and structures customarily associated with farming, agricultural, and horticultural uses. "Farmland" shall also include land devoted to and qualifying for payments or other compensation under a soil conservation or agricultural assistance program under an agreement with an agency of the federal government.
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(L. 2006 H.B. 1944 § 1)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts
Chapter 523 - Condemnation Proceedings
Section 523.001 - Definitions.
Section 523.020 - Different owners may be joined in one petition.
Section 523.030 - Summons, when to issue, how served — publication.
Section 523.040 - Appointment of commissioners — duties — notice of property viewing.
Section 523.045 - Interest on awards payable when — enforcement.
Section 523.050 - Commissioners' report — notice of filing — review.
Section 523.053 - Distribution of condemnation awards among defendants.
Section 523.055 - Possession of land delivered, when, notice — writ of possession, executed how.
Section 523.061 - Determination of homestead taking and heritage value.
Section 523.070 - Costs, by whom paid.
Section 523.080 - Shall not enter or appropriate dwelling house.
Section 523.090 - Who may have damages ascertained — proceedings.
Section 523.100 - Appropriation of lands of corporations by other corporations.
Section 523.200 - Definitions.
Section 523.210 - Agencies authorized to establish rules and regulations.
Section 523.215 - Not to affect other condemnation compensation.
Section 523.250 - Notice of intended acquisition — mailing requirements.
Section 523.253 - Written offer, requirements — explanation of determination of property value.
Section 523.256 - Good faith negotiation required, findings, remedies.
Section 523.259 - Abandonment of condemnation, remedies — applicability.
Section 523.265 - Alternative locations for condemnation, procedure.
Section 523.277 - Office of ombudsman for property rights.
Section 523.282 - Blanket easements void, when — definitions.
Section 523.286 - Declaration of farmland as blighted prohibited — definition.