Eminent domain; definition of public uses and limitations thereon. (HB2954)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville) with support from 16 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
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Description
Public uses; eminent domain. Defines the term "public uses" as embracing only the acquisition of property (i) that will be owned, enjoyed and occupied by the Commonwealth or political subdivision solely to provide a service or facility to or for the public generally, (ii) by a private entity pursuant to a delegation by the General Assembly of the power of eminent domain that authorizes the private entity to take private property for the purpose of providing its utility or transportation services or facilities to or for the public or (iii) that is necessary to remove an immediate threat to public health and safety caused by the existing condition of the property. The measure also provides that an increase in public revenue that is anticipated to be generated as a consequence of a taking of private property shall not constitute grounds for a determination that the taking is for public uses. View Full Text »
Status
04/04/2007: enacted
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