68-2239. Same; condemnation proceedings; claim and action for compensation. - Kansas Statutes

68-2239

Chapter 68.--ROADS AND BRIDGES PART III.--MISCELLANEOUS Article 22.--HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION

      68-2239.   Same; condemnationproceedings; claim and action for compensation.The secretary of transportation may purchase or otherwise contract foror institute condemnation proceedings pursuant to K.S.A. 26-501 etseq. for the purpose of the removal of the signs described in K.S.A.68-2238. If the secretary does not institute such condemnationproceedings prior to the removal of such signs, and such signs areremoved by the owner upon the written request of the secretary, theperson or persons entitled to compensation may file a claim forcompensation within one hundred eighty (180) days after removal iscompleted. Such compensation shall be paid upon presentation to thesecretary of such information as the secretary may reasonably require.If the secretary of transportation and a claimant do not reach agreementon the amount of compensation payable to such claimant in respect to anyremoval within one hundred twenty (120) days after the filing of suchclaim, the claimant may institute a civil action in district court tohave such compensation determined.

      Such action may be commenced in the county where the sign and landare located, in the claimant's county of residence or in Shawnee county,but it must be commenced not later than one (1) year after the filingwith the secretary of such claim for compensation.

      History:   L. 1972, ch. 251, § 9; L. 1975, ch. 427,§ 223; Aug. 15.