Georgia Commons

Title 22. EMINENT DOMAIN

Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

16 sections · 22-1-1 to 22-1-15

  1. 22-1-1Definitions.
  2. 22-1-2Nature of right of eminent domain; property to be put to public use.
  3. 22-1-3Power of General Assembly to determine when right of eminent domain may be exercised; duty of courts as to laws authorizing the condemnation of private property for private uses.
  4. 22-1-4Manner in which General Assembly may exercise right of eminent domain.
  5. 22-1-5Requirement of just compensation as a limitation on exercise of power of eminent domain.
  6. 22-1-6Right of persons to take or damage private property upon payment of just and adequate compensation.
  7. 22-1-7Effect of failure to agree on compensation.
  8. 22-1-8Exclusive nature of title.
  9. 22-1-9Policies and practices guiding exercise of eminent domain.
  10. 22-1-10Duties of condemnor prior to exercise of eminent domain; rights of condemnee; exceptions.
  11. 22-1-10.1Time for bringing condemnation action; exceptions.
  12. 22-1-11Determination of authority to exercise public domain.
  13. 22-1-12Reimbursement to property owner of reasonable costs and expenses associated with condemnation proceedings.
  14. 22-1-13Compensation to condemnee for relocation damages and expenses.
  15. 22-1-14Valuation of condemned property.
  16. 22-1-15Process for condemnor to condemn property for public use; requirements; service.