17 chapters · 315 sections in this title.
19 V.S.A. ch. 005, § 500 Intent
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§ 500. Intent The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that a property owner receives fair treatment and just compensation when the owner’s property is taken for State highway projects, and that condemnation proceedings are conducted expeditiously so that highway projects in the …
19 V.S.A. ch. 005, § 501 Definitions
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§ 501. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Necessity” means a reasonable need that considers the greatest public good and the least inconvenience and expense to the condemning party and to the property owner. Necessity shall not be measured merely by expense or convenience …
19 V.S.A. ch. 005, § 502 Authority; precondemnation hearing
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§ 502. Authority; precondemnation hearing (a) Authority. The Agency, when in its judgment the interests of the State require, may take any property necessary to lay out, relocate, alter, construct, reconstruct, maintain, repair, widen, grade, or improve any State highway, includi…
19 V.S.A. ch. 005, § 503 Precondemnation necessity determination; survey and appraisal; offer of just compensation; notice of rights; negotiation; stipulation
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§ 503. Precondemnation necessity determination; survey and appraisal; offer of just compensation; notice of rights; negotiation; stipulation (a) Necessity determination; appraisal. (1) After conducting the hearing required under section 502 of this chapter and considering the obj…