Alabama § 11-47-171 - Authorization of Acquisition by Municipal Governing Body.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-47-171 — Authorization of Acquisition by Municipal Governing Body., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-47-171. Authorization of Acquisition by Municipal Governing Body.
Whenever in the opinion of the council or other governing body of a city or town, a right-of-way through the lands of others (whether in or out of the city or town) is necessary for obtaining a water supply or for sewerage or drainage purposes and whenever the council or other governing body may determine to change the grade of any street, sidewalk, or public place and whenever any property is needed for any city or town purpose, the council or other governing body shall authorize the mayor or other chief executive officer to attempt to acquire such right by purchase from the owner or owners thereof and, in case of failure, to acquire the same by condemnation.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 11-47-171 cover?
Section 11-47-171 ("Authorization of Acquisition by Municipal Governing Body.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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