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Wisconsin Statutes Environmental Regulation (Ch. 280 to 299) § 289.36. Acquisition of property by condemnation

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Definition. In this section, “property” includes any interest in land including an estate, easement, covenant or lien, any restriction or limitation on the use of land other than those imposed by exercise of the police power, any building, structure, fixture or improvement and any personal property directly connected with land.

(2) Property may be condemned. Notwithstanding s. 32.03, property intended for use as a solid or hazardous waste facility may be condemned if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The entity proposing to acquire the property for use as a solid or hazardous waste facility has authority to condemn property for this purpose.

(b) The property is determined to be feasible for use as a solid or hazardous waste facility by the department if that determination is required under s. 289.29.

(c) The property is acquired by purchase, lease, gift or condemnation by a municipality, public board or commission or any other entity, except for the state, so as to bring the property within the limitations on the exercise of the general power of condemnation under s. 32.03 within:

1. Five years prior to the determination of feasibility if a determination of feasibility is required for the facility under s. 289.29.

2. Five years prior to the service of a jurisdictional offer under s. 32.06(3) if a determination of feasibility is not required for the facility under s. 289.29.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Environmental Regulation (Ch. 280 to 299) § 289.36. Acquisition of property by condemnation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/environmental-regulation-ch-280-to-299/wi-st-289-36/

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