The department, for the purpose of acquiring property as authorized by Section 57-5-320, may condemn lands, rights-of-way, and easements of railroad, railway, telegraph, or other public service corporations, provided that the condemnation does not impair the ability of the railroad, railway, telegraph, or other public service corporations to operate.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 33-127; 1952 Code Section 33-127; 1951 (47) 457; 1987 Act No. 173 Section 39; 1988 Act No. 443; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1510.