§ 24-14-7 - Authority to acquire interest in land for removal and screening of junkyards. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 24-14-7

   § 24-14-7  Authority to acquire interest inland for removal and screening of junkyards. – When the director of transportation determines that the topography of the landadjoining the highway will not permit adequate screening of the junkyards orthe screening of the junkyards would not be economically feasible, the directorof transportation shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, orcondemnation, such interests in lands as may be necessary to secure therelocation, removal, or disposal of the junkyards; and to pay for the costs ofrelocation, removal, or disposal, thereof. When the director of transportationdetermines that it is in the best interest of the state, the director mayacquire such lands, or interests in lands, as may be necessary to provideadequate screening of the junkyards by gift, purchase or condemnation. Theacquisition of lands or interests in lands under this section shall be made inaccordance with the provisions of chapter 6 of title 37.