‘‘Condemning body’’ and ‘‘condemnor’’ defined

As used in this article, ‘‘condemning body’’ or ‘‘condemnor’’ means: (1) The State of Georgia or any branch or any department, board, commission, agency, or authority of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia; (2) Any county or municipality of the State of Georgia; (3) Any housing authority with approval of the governing authority of the city or county as provided in Code Section 8-3-31.1; (4) Any other political subdivision of the State of Georgia which possesses the power of eminent domain; and (5) All public utilities that possess the right or power of eminent domain. History. — Ga. L. 1957, p. 387, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 461, § 1; Ga. L. 1967, p. 825, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 39, § 7/HB 1313.