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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 15-5-40. Eminent domain powers in ILCS Chapters 705 through 820. The following provisions of law may include express grants of the power to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain:
(765 ILCS 230/2); Coast and Geodetic Survey Act; United States of America; for carrying out coast and geodetic surveys.
(765 ILCS 505/1); Mining Act of 1874; mine owners and operators; for roads, railroads, and ditches.
(805 ILCS 25/2); Corporation Canal Construction Act; general corporations; for levees, canals, or tunnels for agricultural, mining, or sanitary purposes.
(805 ILCS 30/7); Gas Company Property Act; consolidating gas companies; for acquisition of stock of dissenting stockholder.
(805 ILCS 120/9); Merger of Not For Profit Corporations Act; merging or consolidating corporations; for acquisition of interest of objecting member or owner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 735. Civil Procedure § 30/15-5-40. Eminent domain powers in ILCS Statutes Chapters 705 through 820 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-735-civil-procedure/il-st-sect-735-30-15-5-40/
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