§ 42-82-6 - Use of eminent domain against designated land. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-82-6

   § 42-82-6  Use of eminent domain againstdesignated land. – Any state or local agency must demonstrate extreme need and the lack of anyviable alternative before exercising a right of eminent domain over anyfarmland to which the development rights have been purchased by the commissionon behalf of the state, or which has been designated as agricultural land inthe agricultural land preservation program by the commission. The agency willfile a separate report with the commission showing the necessity of condemningthis land. The report must be endorsed by the governor after public hearings.If the commission feels that cause has not been adequately demonstrated, itshall have recourse to the superior court for a decision on the matter.