Florida § 180.22 - Power of eminent domain.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 180.22 — Power of eminent domain., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 180.22. Power of eminent domain.

(1) Any municipality or private company or corporation authorized to carry into effect any or all of the purposes defined in this chapter may exercise the power of eminent domain over railroads, traction and streetcar lines, telephone and telegraph lines, all public and private streets and highways, drainage districts, bridge districts, school districts, and any other public or private lands or property whatsoever necessary to enable the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter. (2) Any municipality which exercises its power under this section outside of its corporate boundaries for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter may finance such extraterritorial project in any manner in which it is presently authorized by law to finance a like project within its corporate boundaries.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 180.22

What does Florida Statutes § 180.22 cover?

Section 180.22 ("Power of eminent domain.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 180.22?

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