North Carolina § 157-12 - Acquisition of land for government.

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§ 157-12. Acquisition of land for government.

The authority may acquire by purchase or by the exercise of its power of eminent domain, as aforesaid, any property real or personal for any housing project being constructed or operated by a government. The authority upon such terms and conditions, with or without consideration, as it shall determine, may convey title or deliver possession of such property so acquired or purchased to such government for use in connection with such housing project. History (1935, c. 456, s. 12.)

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 157-12 cover?

Section 157-12 ("Acquisition of land for government.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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