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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 22 - Eminent Domain » Chapter 3 - Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain for Special Purposes » Article 4 - Construction and Operation of Petroleum Pipelines

§ 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 […]