Eminent Domain for Reservoir. How a Legislature Bypassed Normal Eminent Domain to Save Funds.

Why are normal eminent domain laws being bypassed? Because eminent domain will be too costly and will take too long

What is the eminent domain project? A dam

Which legislature created this eminent domain loophole? North Carolina

What 5 things do we need to know about this work around to normal North Carolina eminent domain laws?

  • Quick take eminent domain was passed for this project
  • Quick take eminent domain allows the dam builder to take possesion of the land immediately
  • Quick take eminent domain allows the price of the land to be degermined later, after the project has started
  • The quick take eminent domain is limited to this damn project
  • The quick take eminent domain law is limited to 3 years in total

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