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2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 23-9. Acquisition of property by eminent domain.

      Sec. 23-9. Acquisition of property by eminent domain. The commissioner is authorized to take land or any interest therein by right of eminent domain in the manner provided for in section 48-12 for the public purposes for which it is authorized to acquire land under the provisions of section 23-8.

      (1949 Rev., S. 3437; 1967, P.A. 864, S. 1; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 170.)

      History: 1967 act authorized taking of land "by right of eminent domain" pursuant to Secs. 48-12 and 48-16, deleting "by condemnation", and deleted detailed provisions re procedure for taking, compensation, etc.; 1971 act replaced reference to state park and forest commission with reference to environmental protection commissioner and deleted reference to Sec. 48-16.

      See Sec. 48-10 re determination of damages in cases brought by state to condemn land by state referee.

      Former provision for determination of damages by three appraisers held impliedly repealed by section 48-10. 116 C. 119.

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