§ 46-3-10. Condemnation of property.
Whenever it is impossible to reach agreement upon the price to be paid for the purchase of any land or interest therein needed to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or whenever the owner is legally incapacitated or is absent or is unable to convey valid title or is unknown, the department of environmental management is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by condemnation any properties, notwithstanding whether the properties taken or acquired are or may be devoted to public uses. The condemnation proceedings shall be conducted and the compensation to be paid shall be ascertained and paid pursuant to the provisions of chapter 6 of title 37.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-10.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development
Section 46-3-1. - Short title.
Section 46-3-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 46-3-3. - “Municipality” defined.
Section 46-3-4. - Cooperation with federal government — Prevention of erosion.
Section 46-3-5. - Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.
Section 46-3-6. - State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.
Section 46-3-7. - Designation of exposed areas — Protective works.
Section 46-3-8. - Application for state aid.
Section 46-3-9. - Cooperative agreements with municipalities.
Section 46-3-10. - Condemnation of property.
Section 46-3-11. - Municipal bonds authorized.
Section 46-3-12. - Assessments against property benefited authorized.
Section 46-3-13. - Property subject to assessment — Costs included.
Section 46-3-14. - Apportionment of assessments.
Section 46-3-15. - Application of assessment proceeds.
Section 46-3-16. - Technical advice — Acquisition and supervision expense.
Section 46-3-17. - Title to land acquired — Municipal contributions.
Section 46-3-18. - Transfer of land to municipality.
Section 46-3-19. - Cost of construction — Federal assistance.
Section 46-3-20. - Authority of director — Federal assistance.