Arizona § 28-8416 - Private property acquisition; airport purposes
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8416 — Private property acquisition; airport purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-8416. Private property acquisition; airport purposes
A. A city, town or county that acquires private property for an airport shall acquire the property by purchase, if the city, town or county can agree with the owner on the terms of purchase.
B. If unable to agree, the city, town or county may acquire the property by condemnation in the manner provided by law authorizing cities, towns and counties to acquire real property for public purposes other than street purposes, or if there is no such law, the city, town or county may acquire the property in the manner provided by general law for condemnation of private property.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-8416
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8416 cover?
Section 28-8416 ("Private property acquisition; airport purposes") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 28-8416?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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