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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 8 - BUILDINGS AND HOUSING
CHAPTER 3 - HOUSING GENERALLY
ARTICLE 1 - HOUSING AUTHORITIES
PART 2 - POWERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITIES GENERALLY
§ 8-3-31.1 - "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use
O.C.G.A. 8-3-31.1 (2010)8-3-31.1. "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use
(a) As used in this Code section, the term "public use" shall have the meaning specified in Code Section 22-1-1.
(b) Any exercise of the power of eminent domain under this chapter or Chapter 4 of this title must:
(1) Be for a public use; and
(2) Be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality or county in conformity with the procedures specified in Code Section 22-1-10.
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