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When the United States shall have been authorized by law to acquire title to any real property within this state, such title may be acquired by gift or grant from the owners thereof, or by condemnation if, for any reason, the United States is unable to agree with the owners for the purchase thereof.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, State Law - STL § 36. Acquisition by condemnation - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/state-law/stl-sect-36/
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