Colorado § 37-3-117 - Dominant right of eminent domain.
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§ 37-3-117. Dominant right of eminent domain.
(1) The district, when necessary for the purposes of articles 1 to 8 of this title, has a dominant right of eminent domain over the right of eminent domain of railroad, telegraph, telephone, gas, water power, and other companies and corporations and over towns, cities, counties, and other public corporations.
(2) In the exercise of this right, due care shall be taken to do no unnecessary damage to other public utilities and, in case of failure to agree upon the mode and terms of interference, not to interfere with their operations or usefulness beyond the actual necessities of the case, due regard being given to the other public interests involved.
Source: L. 22: p. 27, § 17. C.L. § 9531. CSA: C. 138, § 142. CRS 53: § 30-3-10. C.R.S. 1963: § 29-3-10.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Eminent Domain in Colorado", see 29 Dicta 313 (1952).
37-3.5 ARTICLE 3.5
Dissolution of Conservancy Districts
37-3.5-101. Dissolution of district.
37-3.5-102. Election for dissolution - petition or resolution filed.
37-3.5-103. Notice of election.
37-3.5-104. Objections to resolution or petition.
37-3.5-105. Election procedure - ballot.
37-3.5-106. Majority vote determines question.
37-3.5-107. Winding up and dissolution - order entered.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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