New Hampshire § 199-17 - Section 199:17 Taking Land.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 199-17 — Section 199:17 Taking Land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199-17. Section 199:17 Taking Land.
If any school district shall neglect or refuse to procure the lot of land selected for the location of a schoolhouse, or for the enlargement of an existing schoolhouse lot, as provided in this chapter, or if the owner of the land shall refuse to sell the same to the district for a reasonable price, the selectmen, upon petition to them by the school board, or by 3 or more voters of the district, shall appraise the damages occasioned to the landowner by the taking of his land. The appraisal shall be made in writing, and be filed with the clerk of the district.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 199-17
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 199-17 cover?
Section 199-17 ("Section 199:17 Taking Land.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire § 199-17?
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