2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION
20-A §16101. Authority for condemnation
Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE
§16101. Authority for condemnation
1. Conditions. A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when:
A. The owner of the property refuses to sell; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2. School administrative units. The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:
A. Municipalities; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. School administrative districts; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. Community school districts. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3. Restrictions. A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
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