65 chapters · 698 sections in this title.
35-A M.R.S. § 6701 Necessity of taking determined
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The owner of property which is subject to appropriation for public purposes by a water utility, upon hearing, may have the commission determine the necessity of the appropriation.
35-A M.R.S. § 6702 Petition by owner
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The owner of the property, within 30 days after the beginning of condemnation proceedings, may file with the commission a petition for a decision as to the necessity of the appropriation. A copy of the petition and order of notice, attested by the administrative director, shall b…
35-A M.R.S. § 6703 Proceedings before commissioners
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1. Hearing. The commissioners shall fix a time for a hearing, inside the county where the property is situated, and give written notice of the hearing to the owner and to the water utility seeking to acquire the property. At the hearing, all parties in interest shall be heard eit…
35-A M.R.S. § 6704 Condemnation proceedings by water utility
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Upon the commencement of condemnation proceedings, the utility seeking to acquire property, unless otherwise provided by law, may file a petition asking that the necessity of the taking be determined. After the petition is filed, the proceedings shall be the same as in the case o…