Section 16101 - Authority for condemnation1.Conditions. A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when: A. The owner of the property refuses to sell; [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).]B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).]C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State. [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).] [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).]
2.School administrative units. The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:A. Municipalities; [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).]B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and [2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4(AMD).]C. Community school districts. [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).] [2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4(AMD).]
3.Restrictions. A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project. [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8(NEW).]
Amended by 2018SP2, c. 475,§ C-4, eff. 9/12/2018.1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) .