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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE
Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION
§16102

§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;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or   [PL 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.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  School administrative units.  The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:  
A. Municipalities;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
C. Community school districts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Restrictions.  A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).
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