§ 22-3-120. Condemnation for Construction of Lighthouses, Beacons, and Other Navigational Aides
In any county in which the United States government authorizes the construction of lighthouses, beacons, range lights, or any other structure designed to assist the navigation of the waters of this state, any proper agency of the United States and the mayor of any city in that county shall mark out, by metes and bounds, […]
§ 22-3-47. Effect of Part on Rights of Action of Property Owners and Public Utilities
This part shall not be construed as taking away or in any way prejudicing any right of action possessed by a property owner or a public utility for damages to property caused by the closing of any public road or highway under this part. History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § […]
§ 22-3-121. Acquisition of Right to Enter Lands and Clear or Cut Timber for Purposes of Carrying Out Survey of Coasts — Generally
Any person employed under the act of the Congress of the United States providing for a survey of the coasts may enter upon lands within this state and clear or cut timber upon the same for any purpose legitimately connected with and necessary to carry out the survey, provided that no unnecessary injury be done […]
§ 22-3-60. Authority to Lease, Purchase, or Condemn Property or Receive Donations for Waterworks and Sewage Systems
Any nongovernmental entity constructing, owning, or operating any waterworks or sanitary sewerage system, or both, in this state shall have the right, power, privilege, and authority to lease, purchase, or condemn property or any interest therein, including easements, or to receive donations or grants of property or any interest therein, including easements, for the purpose […]
§ 22-3-122. Acquisition of Right to Enter Lands and Clear or Cut Timber for Purposes of Carrying Out Survey of Coasts — Manner of Assessment Where Parties Cannot Agree on Compensation
If the parties representing the government of the United States and the owner of the property or of any interest therein pursuant to Code Section 22-3-121 cannot agree upon the amount of compensation to be paid for the property, the damages shall be assessed as provided in this title. History. Laws 1847, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, […]
§ 22-3-61. Condemnation Procedure
If a person seeking to exercise the power of eminent domain under this article fails to procure, by contract, title to the land necessary or proper for the construction and successful operation of a waterworks or sanitary sewerage system, or both, and the parties cannot agree upon the damage done, the same shall be assessed […]
§ 22-3-140. Authorization to Utilize the Declaration of Taking Method of Eminent Domain
Any state agency, political subdivision of the state, county, or municipality owning or operating a sewage collection, treatment, or disposal system, a water or waste-water system, a gas or gas line system, an electrical or electrical line system, or a drain or storm-water system is authorized to utilize the declaration of taking method of eminent […]
§ 22-3-62. Applicability of Article
The powers granted by this article shall apply to those persons who have entered into a contract with the proper authorities for supplying water for public purposes and to such persons providing water or sanitary sewerage services through water or sanitary sewerage systems, or both, which have been permitted by the Environmental Protection Division of […]
§ 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 […]