Colorado Code § 37-3-117

Dominant right of eminent domain
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
(1) The district, when necessary for the
purposes of articles 1 to 8 of this title, has a dominant right of eminent domain over the right of
eminent domain of railroad, telegraph, telephone, gas, water power, and other companies and
corporations and over towns, cities, counties, and other public corporations.
(2) In the exercise of this right, due care shall be taken to do no unnecessary damage to
other public utilities and, in case of failure to agree upon the mode and terms of interference, not
to interfere with their operations or usefulness beyond the actual necessities of the case, due
regard being given to the other public interests involved.

‹ Prev All Colorado sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.