Sec. 8. If the department is unable to acquire necessary rail properties by purchase or otherwise, it may proceed to condemn all or any portion of such rail properties. In all condemnation proceedings, the legislative determination set forth in this chapter that the acquisition is for a public purpose and is reasonably necessary is prima facie evidence of the purpose and necessity.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.47.