Wyoming Statutes
Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted
Section 1-26-810 - Powers of Railroad Companies Relative to Condemnation Generally.

1-26-810. Powers of railroad companies relative to condemnation generally.
(a) Any railroad company organized under the laws of this state, the laws of the United States or which has been duly organized under the laws of any other state and has filed copies of its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in this state as required by law is authorized to:
(i) Exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights-of-way for railroad tracks and easements for offices, depots and other appurtenant facilities related directly to the operation of the railroad;
(ii) Take, hold and appropriate a right-of-way over adjacent lands sufficient to enable the corporation to construct and repair its road upon the line of its location or relocation thereof; and
(iii) Acquire a right to conduct water by aqueducts and to make appropriate drains.
(b) Any land taken, appropriated and held otherwise than by the consent of the owner shall not exceed two hundred (200) feet in width unless greater width is necessary for excavations, embankments, depositing waste earth or for construction of other appurtenant facilities necessary for the operation of the railroad.

Structure Wyoming Statutes

Wyoming Statutes

Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure

Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain

Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted

Section 1-26-801 - Authority of State, Counties and Municipal Corporations to Acquire by Condemnation Proceedings; Uranium Mill Tailings; Public Purpose.

Section 1-26-802 - Proceedings by Water Companies and Incorporated Cities or Towns.

Section 1-26-803 - Municipal Streets and Alleys; Utility Mains or Pipes; Tax Levy.

Section 1-26-804 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns.

Section 1-26-805 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns; Definition of Facilities Which May Be Acquired.

Section 1-26-806 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns; Purpose of Acquisition; Ownership or Operation.

Section 1-26-807 - Acquisition of Other Property for Public Utility Service.

Section 1-26-808 - Election in Cities and Towns on Question of Acquisition.

Section 1-26-809 - Determination of Value of Franchise to Be Acquired.

Section 1-26-810 - Powers of Railroad Companies Relative to Condemnation Generally.

Section 1-26-811 - Crossing Public Highways; Privileges and Duties.

Section 1-26-812 - Constructing, Maintaining, Abandoning or Closing Crossings.

Section 1-26-813 - Right-of-Way Along Public Ways Granted; Permission Necessary for New Lines.

Section 1-26-814 - Right of Eminent Domain Granted; Petroleum or Other Pipeline Companies; Purposes.

Section 1-26-815 - Right of Eminent Domain Granted; Ways of Necessity for Authorized Businesses; Purposes; Extent.

Section 1-26-816 - Condemnation and Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience.

Section 1-26-817 - Reservation of Right to Establish Crossings.