Connecticut General Statutes 22a-25 – Acquisition of land and waters
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The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may acquire in the name of the state and for the benefit of the public, by purchase, lease, gift, devise or exchange, land, waters and rights in land or waters or interests therein, or may take the same by right of eminent domain in the manner provided in section 48-12 for any purpose or activity relating to or compatible with the functions of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 22a-25
- commissioner: means the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection or his or her designated agent. See Connecticut General Statutes 22a-2
- Devise: To gift property by will.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC