Article XIII — Eminent Domain
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N. Mar. I. Const. art. XIII, sec. 1 Eminent Domain Power
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The Commonwealth may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by law to acquire private property necessary for the accomplishment of a public purpose.
N. Mar. I. Const. art. XIII, sec. 2 Limitations
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Private property may not be taken without just compensation. Private land may be taken only if no suitable public land is available for the accomplishment of the public purpose.