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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5.5. (a) Except as provided in sections 5.8 and 5.9 of this chapter, this section applies to every person that may exercise the power of eminent domain.
(b) If:
(1) a person that may exercise the power of eminent domain submits a written acquisition offer to the owner of a parcel of real estate under section 5 of this chapter; and
(2) the owner rejects the offer;
the person shall file a complaint under this article to acquire the parcel by the exercise of eminent domain not more than two (2) years after the date the person submitted the written acquisition offer to the owner.
(c) If a person that may exercise the power of eminent domain fails to meet the requirements described in subsection (b) concerning a parcel of real estate, the person may not initiate an action under this article to acquire the parcel through the power of eminent domain for the same project or a substantially similar project for at least three (3) years after the date the two (2) year period described in subsection (b) expires.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 32. Property § 32-24-1-5.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-32-property/in-code-sect-32-24-1-5-5/
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