The right to exercise the eminent domain power is delegated by the state legislature to the agencies of government and implemented as provided by laws enacted by the legislative body. Numerous sections of the state statutes authorize various governmental entities to use the power of eminent domain for specific purposes including counties, municipalities, regional transportation authorities, transportation and expressway authorities for limited access facilities and service roads, drainage and water improvement districts, school boards, etc.
Chapters 73 and 74 of the state Statutes establish the procedures generally applicable to eminent domain cases.
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