Missouri § 305.190 - Declaration of acquisition of land a public necessity.
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§ 305.190. Declaration of acquisition of land a public necessity.
Any lands acquired, owned, controlled or occupied by such cities, villages, towns or counties for the purposes enumerated in sections 305.170 and 305.180 hereof shall and are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled, and occupied for a public purpose and as a matter of public necessity, and such cities, villages, towns, or counties shall have the right to acquire property for such purpose or purposes under the power of eminent domain as and for a public necessity.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15124)
Prior revision: 1929 § 13923
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Section 305.190 ("Declaration of acquisition of land a public necessity.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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