House amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Amends GS 40A-3(a)(1) to provide that power of condemnation for power lines includes lines to connect to customers.
Bill Summaries: H8 (2011-2012 Session)
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Bill H 8 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 28 2011 - View summary
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Bill H 8 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends Section 19.1, the proposed amendment to Article I of the NC Constitution, by deleting language stating that public use does not include the taking of property to convey an interest in the property for economic development. Adds a section to make conforming statutory changes to GS 40A-3(a), 40A-3(b), 40A-3(b1), and 40A-3(c). Makes a conforming change to the bill title.
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Bill H 8 (2011-2012)Summary date: Jan 26 2011 - View summary
Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 6, 2012, adds new Section 19.1 to Article 1 of the North Carolina Constitution prohibiting the taking of private property by eminent domain except for a public use, which does not include taking property in order to convey an interest in the property for economic development. Requires just compensation to be paid and, if demanded, determined by a jury.