Grant right-of-way - condemnation.

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The boards of county commissioners in their respective counties in the state of Colorado, with the written consent of a majority of the holders of property (measured by the front foot) abutting on each side of such county roads, have the power to grant to any person, company, corporation, or association outside of cities and towns the right-of-way and franchise for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any electric railroad over, along, and across any county road in their respective counties, upon the terms and conditions provided in section 40-24-103; and, when necessary to enter upon and use private property in the construction and operation of such roads, such person, company, corporation, or association has the same power of operation and condemnation that the railroad companies have.

Source: L. 07: p. 407, § 1. R.S. 08: § 5432. C.L. § 2836. CSA: C. 139, § 22. CRS 53: § 116-5-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 116-5-2.

Cross references: For condemnation of rights-of-way, see article 2 of title 38.


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