§ 21-101. Acquisition of property

   (a) "Property" defined. -- In this section, "property" includes:

   (1) land;

   (2) structures;

   (3) buildings;

   (4) streambeds;

   (5) waterways;

   (6) water rights;

   (7) watersheds;

   (8) water systems and parts of water systems; and

   (9) wastewater systems and parts of wastewater systems.

(b) Eligible property. -- The Commission may acquire property for the construction, extension, maintenance, or operation of a project the Commission considers:

   (1) necessary to carry out this division; or

   (2) in furtherance of this division.

(c) Types of interest. -- If the Commission decides to acquire property within or outside the sanitary district in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may acquire the property:

   (1) in fee; or

   (2) as an easement.

(d) Condemnation -- In general. -- If the Commission fails to agree on the terms of acquisition with the owner of any property, the Commission may condemn the property by filing a petition for condemnation in the circuit court for the county in which the property is situated, as provided for condemnation of land under the Real Property Article.

(e) Condemnation -- Other interests. -- The Commission may condemn the interest of any tenant, lessee, or other person having an interest in property that the Commission decides to acquire.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 29, § 1-202(a)-(c), (e); 2010, ch. 37, § 3.