For the acquiring of rights-of-way and property necessary for the accomplishment of the duties and purposes of the New Horizons Development Authority, all or any of such purposes, the authority may purchase them by negotiation or may condemn them, and should it elect to exercise the right of eminent domain, condemnation proceedings shall be maintained by and in the name of the authority, and it may proceed in the manner provided by the laws of the State for procedure by any county, municipality or authority organized under the laws of this State, by the Department of Transportation, by railroad corporations or in any other manner provided by law as the authority may in its discretion elect. The power of eminent domain shall apply not only as to all property of private persons or corporations but also as to property already devoted to public use within the area of jurisdiction of the authority.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-93.18; 1974 (58) 2301; 1987 Act No. 173 Section 16; 1993 Act No.181, Section 254, eff July 1, 1993.
CROSS REFERENCES
Procedures for the condemnation of property, see Section 28-2-10 et seq.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development
Chapter 11 - New Horizons Development Authority
Section 13-11-20. Members of board; terms; vacancies.
Section 13-11-30. Meetings of board; quorum; compensation.
Section 13-11-50. Area of jurisdiction; acquisition of property outside area.
Section 13-11-80. Acquisition of property; power of eminent domain.
Section 13-11-90. Exchange of property; removal of buildings or other structures.
Section 13-11-100. Cooperation of other agencies.
Section 13-11-110. Authority to issue bonds; limitations and restrictions.
Section 13-11-120. Deposits and expenditures; use of funds; receipt of gifts.
Section 13-11-140. Exemption from taxation.
Section 13-11-150. Penalties for violations of rules and regulations.