136-120. Entry for surveys.
The Department of Transportation without having filed a complaint and a declaration of taking as provided in this Article is authorized to enter upon any lands and structures upon lands to make surveys, borings, soundings or examinations as may be necessary in carrying out and performing its duties under this Chapter, and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, or taking within the meaning of this Article; provided, however, that the Department of Transportation shall make reimbursement for any damage resulting to such land as a result of such activities and the owner, if necessary, shall be entitled to proceed under the provisions of G.S. 136-111 of this Chapter to recover for such damage. (1959, c. 1025, s. 2; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)
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North Carolina General Statutes
§ 136-103 - Institution of action and deposit.
§ 136-106 - Answer, reply and plat.
§ 136-107 - Time for filing answer.
§ 136-108 - Determination of issues other than damages.
§ 136-109 - Appointment of commissioners.
§ 136-110 - Parties; orders; continuances.
§ 136-111 - Remedy where no declaration of taking filed; recording memorandum of action.
§ 136-112 - Measure of damages.
§ 136-113 - Interest as a part of just compensation.
§ 136-117 - Payment of compensation.
§ 136-118 - Agreements for entry.
§ 136-120 - Entry for surveys.
§ 136-121 - Refund of deposit.
§ 136-121.1 - Reimbursement of owner for taxes paid on condemned property.