State Legislation to Allow Eminent Domain for Recreation. 3 Property Owner Opposition Arguments.

Where: Utah

The legislation: Draft amendment 2020FL-0182/013 (2019 | UT)

Property owner opposition arguments:

• eminent domain is a sharp tool
• eminent domain is very heavy handed
• “goes against my belief in private property rights”

What limiting options also failed?

• limiting the use of eminent domain to large urban areas
• tax incentives including extending the time to 36 months for reinvestment of any proceeds from an eminent domain purchase

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