In order to carry out the purposes of this article the power of condemnation is conferred upon the board. The power must be exercised to condemn only property necessary, useful, or convenient for the purposes of this article. All land acquired must be in fee simple and just compensation must be paid for it.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-1132; 1955 (49) 17; 1972 (57) 2431; 1987 Act No. 173, Section 32; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1267.