§ 22-3-160. “Utility” Defined
As used in this article, the term “utility” means a person, corporation, or other entity that generates, transmits, distributes, supplies, or sells electricity for public or private use in this state or generates electricity in this state for transmission or distribution outside this state. History. Code 1981, § 22-3-160 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, […]
§ 22-3-63. Authority to Condemn Property for Purpose of Constructing a Waterworks, Water Distribution System, Sewage Collection System, or Sewage Treatment and Disposal System
Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any nongovernmental entity which: Is privately owned and is operated under the collective management and control of the owners; Was in the business of providing water supply and sewerage collection and disposal prior to July 1, 1978; Has continuously owned a sanitary sewerage system since July […]
§ 22-3-80. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Existing petroleum pipeline” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 12-17-1. “Expansion” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 12-17-1. “Extension” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 12-17-1. “Maintenance” shall have the same meaning as […]
§ 22-3-81. Right to Acquire Property or Property Interests by Eminent Domain
Subject to the provisions, conditions, and restrictions of this article, petroleum pipeline companies are granted the power to acquire property or interests in property by eminent domain for the purpose of an expansion, an extension, maintenance, or construction of a new petroleum pipeline. History. Code 1981, § 22-3-81 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. […]
§ 22-3-82. General Certificate and Permitting Requirements
A petroleum pipeline company shall not exercise the power of eminent domain granted in Code Section 22-3-81 for the purpose of constructing a new petroleum pipeline or for an extension unless and until a certificate of public convenience and necessity is issued by the commissioner of transportation as provided in Code Section 22-3-83 and a […]
§ 22-3-83. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; Requirements
On or after July 1, 2017, a petroleum pipeline company desiring to use the power of eminent domain granted under this article to acquire property for a new petroleum pipeline or an extension shall be required to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the commissioner of transportation as provided in this Code […]
§ 22-3-84. Notice to Landowner
Prior to initiating eminent domain proceedings or threatening to do so, the petroleum pipeline company shall cause to be delivered to each landowner whose property may be condemned a written notice containing the following language in boldface type: “CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 12 AND ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 22 OF THE OFFICIAL […]
§ 22-3-85. Use of Condemnation Procedures
When a petroleum pipeline company that has met all the requirements of this article is unable to acquire the property or interest required for the purpose of an expansion, an extension, maintenance, or construction of a new petroleum pipeline, after reasonable negotiation with the owner of such property or interest, the petroleum pipeline company may […]
§ 22-3-95. Eminent Domain Use by Natural Gas Transporters or Distributors
The power of eminent domain may be exercised by persons who are or may be engaged in constructing or operating pipelines for the transportation or distribution of natural or artificial gas and by persons who are or may be engaged in furnishing natural or artificial gas for heating, lighting, or power purposes in this state. […]
§ 22-3-100. Authority of Counties to Exercise Power of Eminent Domain
Every county of the State of Georgia may exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of taking and acquiring the property or other interests necessary: To enable the county to institute and to accomplish the completion of small watershed projects, works of improvements for watersheds, and projects for watershed protection and flood control […]