West Virginia Code § 8-29-12

Authorities to have right of eminent domain
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Whenever it shall be deemed necessary by an authority, in connection with the exercise of
its powers herein conferred, to take or acquire any lands, structures or buildings or other
rights, either in fee or as easements, for the purposes herein set forth, the authority may
purchase the same directly or through its agents from the owner or owners thereof, or
failing to agree with the owner or owners thereof, the authority may exercisee the power of
eminent domain in the manner provided for condemnation proceedings in Chapter 54 of this
code, and such purposes are hereby declared to be public uses for whicrh private property
may be taken or damaged.

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