Whenever it shall be deemed necessary by an authority, in connection with the exercise of its powers herein conferred, to take or acquire any lands, structures or buildings or other rights, either in fee or as easements, for the purposes herein set forth, the authority may purchase the same directly or through its agents from the owner or owners thereof, or failing to agree with the owner or owners thereof, the authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided for condemnation proceedings in Chapter 54 of this code, and such purposes are hereby declared to be public uses for which private property may be taken or damaged.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 8. Municipal Corporations
Article 29. Intergovernmental Relations -- Regional Airports
§8-29-1. Airport Authorities Authorized; Definitions
§8-29-2. Authorities to Be Public Corporations
§8-29-5. Substitution of Members
§8-29-6. Qualification of Members
§8-29-7. Compensation of Members
§8-29-8. Powers of Authorities Generally
§8-29B-8a. Abandoned or Derelict Aircraft
§8-29-10. Indebtedness of Authorities
§8-29-11. Agreements in Connection With Obtaining Funds
§8-29-12. Authorities to Have Right of Eminent Domain
§8-29-13. Property, Bonds and Obligations of Authorities Exempt From Taxation
§8-29-14. Authorities May Lease Facilities
§8-29-15. Disposition of Surplus of Authorities
§8-29-16. Contributions to Authorities; Funds and Accounts of Authorities
§8-29-18. Dissolution of Authority; Disposition of Assets After Payment of Debts