227.657. Condemnation authorized--requirements--surveying, damages to private property. - Missouri Statutes

Condemnation authorized--requirements--surveying, damages to privateproperty.

227.657. 1. The commission may condemn lands for the project in thename of the state of Missouri.

2. If condemnation becomes necessary, the commission shall act underchapter 523, RSMo, and may condemn a fee simple or other interest in land.Any amounts to be paid in such condemnation proceeding shall be paid by theprivate partner under the comprehensive agreement.

3. The private partner may, after prior notice to the owner to enterupon the private property subject to the taking, survey and determine themost advantageous route and design. The private partner shall be liablefor all damages to the property resulting from such inspection.

(L. 2006 H.B. 1380)