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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION
20-A §16101. Authority for condemnation

Universal Citation:
20-A ME Rev Stat § 16101 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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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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