New Hampshire Revised Statutes 432:29 – Land for Public Use; Eminent Domain, Easements By Public Utilities
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I. Any powers granted by general or special law to acquire land for public uses by purchase, gift or eminent domain shall not be diminished; provided that alternative land areas are considered.
II. Public utility companies may obtain easements by eminent domain on sites designated agricultural preservation restriction areas for the purpose of utility services; provided, however, the utility (1) gives thorough consideration to alternative areas before such land can be taken; (2) guarantees the minimum practicable interference with agricultural operations with respect to width of easement, pole location and other pertinent matters; (3) obtains all necessary licenses, permits, approvals and other authorizations from the appropriate government agencies; and (4) compensates the landowner in the same manner and at the same fair market value as if the land were not designated as an agricultural preservation site.
III. The committee shall be consulted prior to the taking of any property pursuant to this section. If the committee determines there was a taking contrary to the provisions of this section, it shall have the right of appeal to the superior court on behalf of the landowner.
II. Public utility companies may obtain easements by eminent domain on sites designated agricultural preservation restriction areas for the purpose of utility services; provided, however, the utility (1) gives thorough consideration to alternative areas before such land can be taken; (2) guarantees the minimum practicable interference with agricultural operations with respect to width of easement, pole location and other pertinent matters; (3) obtains all necessary licenses, permits, approvals and other authorizations from the appropriate government agencies; and (4) compensates the landowner in the same manner and at the same fair market value as if the land were not designated as an agricultural preservation site.
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 432:29
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
III. The committee shall be consulted prior to the taking of any property pursuant to this section. If the committee determines there was a taking contrary to the provisions of this section, it shall have the right of appeal to the superior court on behalf of the landowner.