To the extent that the governing body or board of county commissioners deems the acquisition of property necessary in the establishment of such limited access facility, the city or the county shall have full authority under the laws of eminent domain to acquire the real estate; provided, that to the extent that the cost of the acquisition shall be intended to be paid for by assessments in the manner provided for in this article, the city or county shall have authority to secure funds to the extent, and to the extent only, of the amount required for such acquisition by condemnation, in the manner provided in this article.
Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1309, operative July 1, 1968.