Alabama Code 11-50-4. Condemnation of sources of water, watersheds, rights-of-way, etc., to secure water supply
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-50-4
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
For the purpose of securing and maintaining a water supply sufficient for its inhabitants and users within contiguous areas, any municipal corporation is vested with full authority to have condemned for its use sources of water and water supplies or necessary watersheds, rights-of-way for its pipelines, and lands for its water reservoir anywhere in the state. Condemnation under this section shall be governed by the provisions of Title 18 of this Code.