Colorado Revised Statutes Title 43. Transportation § 43-2-206. Acquisition of rights of prior lessee

If the board of county commissioners of any county, after entering into contract of lease of lands for highway purposes under the provisions of section 43-2-205, is unable to agree with the person holding possession under a prior lease, or otherwise, of any portion of the land so leased by the board of county commissioners for highway purposes for the purchase of the interest, title, or right to possession of any portion of the land necessary or required for the construction of the proposed highway on or over the strip of land so leased, such board may acquire the right to possession thereof in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of real estate.