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WY Stat § 1-26-704 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-704 - Fair Market Value Defined.

1-26-704. Fair market value defined.| (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section:  (i) The fair market value of property for which there is a relevant market is the price which would be agreed to by an informed seller who is willing but not obligated to sell, and an informed buyer who is willing but not obligated to buy;  (ii) The fair market value of property for which there is no relevant market is its value as determined by any method of valuation that is just and equitable;  (iii) The determination of fair market value shall use generally accepted appraisal techniques and may include:  (A) The value determined by appraisal of the property performed by a certified appraiser;  (B) The price paid for other comparable easements or leases of comparable type, size and location on the same or similar property;  (C) Values paid for transactions of comparable type, size and location by other public or private entities in arms length transactions for comparable transactions on the same or similar property.  (b) The fair market value of property owned by an entity organized and operated upon a nonprofit basis is deemed to be not less than the reasonable cost of functional replacement if the following conditions exist:  (i) The property is devoted to and is needed by the owner in order to continue in good faith its actual use to perform a public function, or to render nonprofit educational, religious, charitable or eleemosynary services; and  (ii) The facilities or services are available to the general public.  (c) The cost of functional replacement under subsection (b) of this section includes:  (i) The cost of a functionally equivalent site;  (ii) The cost of relocating and rehabilitating improvements taken, or if relocation and rehabilitation is impracticable, the cost of providing improvements of substantially comparable character and of the same or equal utility; and  (iii) The cost of betterments and enlargements required by law or by current construction and utilization standards for similar facilities.  (d) In determining fair market value under this section, no terms or conditions of an agreement containing a confidentiality provision shall be required to be disclosed unless the release of such information is compelled by lawful discovery, upon a finding that the information sought is relevant to a claim or defense of any party in the eminent domain action. The court shall ensure that any such information required to be disclosed remains confidential. The provision of this subsection shall not apply if the information is contained in a document recorded in the county clerk's office or has otherwise been made public.
WY Stat § 1-26-705 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-705 - Effect of Condemnation Action on Value.

1-26-705. Effect of condemnation action on value.| (a) The fair market value of the property taken, or of the entire property if there is a partial taking, does not include an increase or decrease in value before the date of valuation that is caused by:  (i) The proposed improvement or project for which the property is taken;  (ii) The reasonable likelihood that the property would be acquired for that improvement or project; or  (iii) The condemnation action in which the property is taken.  (b) If, before completion of the project as originally adopted, the project is expanded or changed to require the taking of additional property, the fair market value of the additional property does not include a decrease in value before the date of valuation, but does include an increase in value before the date on which it became reasonably likely that the expansion or change in the scope of the project would occur, if the decrease or increase is caused by any of the factors described in subsection (a) of this section.  (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a decrease in value before the date of valuation which is caused by physical deterioration of the property within the reasonable control of the property owner, and by his unjustified neglect, may be considered in determining fair market value.
WY Stat § 1-26-706 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-706 - Compensation to Reflect Project as Planned.

1-26-706. Compensation to reflect project as planned.| (a) If there is a partial taking of property, the fair market value of the remainder on the valuation date shall reflect increases or decreases in value caused by the proposed project including:  (i) Impairment of the use of his other property caused by the condemnation; and  (ii) The increase in damage to his property by the general public which could reasonably be expected to occur as a result of the proposed actions of the condemnor;  (iii) Any work to be performed under an agreement between the parties or pursuant to W.S. 1-26-714.
WY Stat § 1-26-707 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-707 - Special Assessment Proceedings Excluded.

1-26-707. Special assessment proceedings excluded.| If there is a partial taking of property and special assessments or charges are imposed upon the remainder to pay for all or part of the project, the increase in value of the remainder, if any, caused by the project shall be considered in determining its value after the partial taking only to the extent the increase exceeds the amount of the special assessments or charges.
WY Stat § 1-26-708 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-708 - Use by Defendant; Risk of Loss.

1-26-708. Use by defendant; risk of loss.| (a) Unless the court otherwise directs, the condemnee may use the property sought to be taken for any lawful purpose before the date on which the condemnor is authorized to take possession.  (b) Thereafter, the condemnee may use the property only for any purpose or use which is not inconsistent with the estate taken by the condemnor. The uses authorized by subsection (a) of this section include any normal work on the property and the planting, cultivation and removal of crops.  (c) The compensation awarded the condemnee shall include an amount sufficient to compensate for loss caused by any temporary restriction or limitation imposed by the court upon his right to use the property under subsection (a) of this section.
WY Stat § 1-26-709 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-709 - Compensation for Growing Crops and Improvements.

1-26-709. Compensation for growing crops and improvements.| (a) The compensation for crops growing on the property on the date of valuation is the higher of the current fair market value of the crops in place, assuming the right to bring them to maturity and to harvest them, or the amount by which the existence of the crops enhances the fair market value of the property.  (b) The compensation for an interest in improvements is the higher of the fair market value of the improvements, assuming their immediate removal from the property, or the amount by which the existence of the improvements enhances the fair market value of the property.  (c) If improvements are destroyed, removed or damaged by the condemnee after the date of valuation, the amount of compensation shall be adjusted to reflect the extent to which the fair market value of the property has thereby been reduced.  (d) Crops or improvements that are first placed upon the property after the date of valuation shall be excluded from consideration in determining the amount of the award, except that the award shall be adjusted to include the reasonable and necessary cost of providing improvements required by law and improvements necessary to protect life or property as authorized by the court.
WY Stat § 1-26-710 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-710 - Compensation for Divided Interests.

1-26-710. Compensation for divided interests.| The amount of compensation for the taking of property in which divided interests exist is based upon the fair market value of the property considered as a whole.
WY Stat § 1-26-711 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-711 - Taking of Leasehold Interest.

1-26-711. Taking of leasehold interest.| (a) If all or part of the property taken includes a leasehold interest, the effect of the condemnation action upon the rights and obligations of the parties to the lease is governed by the provisions of the lease, and in the absence of applicable provisions in the lease, by this section.  (b) If there is a partial taking and the part of the property taken includes a leasehold interest that extends to the remainder, the court may determine that:  (i) The lease terminates as to the part of the property taken but remains in force as to the remainder, in which case the rent reserved in the lease is extinguished to the extent it is affected by the taking; or  (ii) The lease terminates as to both the part taken and the remainder, if the part taken is essential to the purposes of the lease or the remainder is no longer suitable for the purpose of the lease.  (c) The termination or partial termination of a lease under this section shall occur at the earlier of the date on which, under an order of the court, the condemnor is permitted to take possession of the property, or the date on which title to the property is transferred to the condemnor.  (d) This section does not affect or impair a lessee's right to compensation if his leasehold interest is taken in whole or in part.
WY Stat § 1-26-712 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-712 - Acquisition of Property Subject to Lien.

1-26-712. Acquisition of property subject to lien.| Notwithstanding the provisions of an agreement, if any, relating to a lien encumbering the property neither the condemnor nor condemnee is liable to the lienholder for any penalty for prepayment of the debt secured by the lien, and the amount awarded by the judgment to the lienholder shall not include any penalty therefor.
WY Stat § 1-26-713 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-713 - Loss of Goodwill.

1-26-713. Loss of goodwill.| (a) In addition to fair market value determined under W.S. 1-26-704, the owner of a business conducted on the property taken, or on the remainder if there is a partial taking, shall be compensated for loss of goodwill only if the owner proves that the loss:  (i) Is caused by the taking of the property or the injury to the remainder;  (ii) Cannot reasonably be prevented by a relocation of the business or by taking steps and adopting procedures that a reasonably prudent person would take and adopt in preserving the goodwill;  (iii) Will not be included in relocation payments under W.S. 16-7-101 through 16-7-121; and  (iv) Will not be duplicated in the compensation awarded to the owner.  (b) Within the meaning of this section, "goodwill" consists of the benefits that accrue to a business as a result of its location, reputation for dependability, skill or quality and any other circumstances resulting in probable retention of old or acquisition of new patronage.
WY Stat § 1-26-714 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 7 - Compensation|Section 1-26-714 - Reclamation and Restoration.

1-26-714. Reclamation and restoration.| (a) A condemnor who acquires a property right or interest of less than fee simple title in any land shall be responsible for reclamation on such land and for restoration of the land and any improvements thereon. The reclamation and restoration shall return the property and improvements to the condition existing prior to the condemnation to the extent that reasonably can be accomplished.  (b) Reclamation and restoration shall include but not be limited to, grading to the natural contour, replacement of topsoil, the planting and establishment of appropriate ground cover and control of weeds resulting from condemnor's disturbance, as follows:  (i) In the case of a growing crop for which compensation has been paid, a ground cover shall be required only if requested by the condemnee;  (ii) In the case of grazing lands, native grasses and forbs previously growing on the disturbed land shall be reseeded and established unless the establishment of alternative beneficial plants are agreed to by the parties.  (c) The responsibility of the condemnor under this section shall include the following:  (i) Damages caused by the condemnor, its successors or its agents during entry prior to condemnation as authorized by W.S. 1-26-506 and 1-26-507;  (ii) Damages caused by the condemnor, its successors or its agents during construction of the project under the condemnation;  (iii) Damages caused by the condemnor, its successors or its agents subsequent to the construction and during the use of the property during the time of the condemnor's possession;  (iv) Damages caused by the condemnor, its successors or its agents in the removal of any facilities or improvements on the property at the termination of the authorized use;  (v) Restoration and reclamation shall begin as soon as reasonably possible after completion of project construction, unless otherwise agreed to by the condemnor and the condemnee.  (d) Nothing herein shall preclude the condemnor and the condemnee from agreeing to compensation in lieu of the obligations provided in this section.
WY Stat § 1-26-802 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-802 - Proceedings by Water Companies and Incorporated Cities or Towns.

1-26-802. Proceedings by water companies and incorporated cities or towns.| Any water company or incorporated city or town of this state may acquire by purchase, grant or condemnation any land, real estate, claim, easement or right-of-way required for or that may be affected by the construction, operation or maintenance of any waterworks.
WY Stat § 1-26-803 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-803 - Municipal Streets and Alleys; Utility Mains or Pipes; Tax Levy.

1-26-803. Municipal streets and alleys; utility mains or pipes; tax levy.| Any incorporated city or town in Wyoming may use or authorize the use of its streets and alleys by others, and may obtain by purchase, grant or condemnation in the manner provided by law all necessary lands for the construction, laying and operating of mains or pipes for sewers, gas or water for the use of the cities and towns, and for that purpose to have the power to levy a tax within the constitutional limits upon all personal and real property within the corporate limits of the cities and towns.
WY Stat § 1-26-804 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-804 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns.

1-26-804. Acquisition of public utility plants by cities and towns.| Any incorporated city or town of this state may acquire by condemnation, purchase or gift the franchise and the plant, facilities, equipment and property of any person or entity owning or operating in the city or town a franchise and plant, facilities, equipment or other property used or intended for the purpose of supplying or furnishing to the public of the city or town any public utility service mentioned in W.S. 1-26-805.
WY Stat § 1-26-805 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-805 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns; Definition of Facilities Which May Be Acquired.

1-26-805. Acquisition of public utility plants by cities and towns; definition of facilities which may be acquired.| For the purposes of W.S. 1-26-804 through 1-26-809 "public utility service" means and includes communication or transmission of intelligence or messages by telephone service; electricity for light, heat, power and like purposes; natural or artificial gas for heat, light, power and like purposes; steam for heat, power and like purposes; or water for municipal, domestic, agricultural, irrigation, manufacturing and like purposes, including surface water drainage in accordance with W.S. 16-10-103.
WY Stat § 1-26-806 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-806 - Acquisition of Public Utility Plants by Cities and Towns; Purpose of Acquisition; Ownership or Operation.

1-26-806. Acquisition of public utility plants by cities and towns; purpose of acquisition; ownership or operation.| The purpose for which the franchise and plant, facilities, equipment or other property may be acquired is for municipal ownership or operation of the business by the city or town, which right is hereby given to any incorporated city or town.
WY Stat § 1-26-807 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-807 - Acquisition of Other Property for Public Utility Service.

1-26-807. Acquisition of other property for public utility service.| Any incorporated city or town of this state has the further right to acquire by condemnation, purchase or gift any real estate or other property, public or private, whether within or outside the corporate limits of the city or town, for rights-of-way, sites, buildings or other purposes connected with or necessary to carry on the business of municipal ownership or operation of any public utility service, or to secure outside connections for any public utility service.
WY Stat § 1-26-808 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-808 - Election in Cities and Towns on Question of Acquisition.

1-26-808. Election in cities and towns on question of acquisition.| No city or town shall acquire the franchise or the plant, facilities, equipment or other property of any person or entity for the purpose of supplying or furnishing to the public of the city or town any public utility service unless authorized at an election. The election shall be held as provided by law for the submission of a bond issue under the Political Subdivision Bond Election Law, W.S. 22-21-101 through 22-21-112.
WY Stat § 1-26-809 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-809 - Determination of Value of Franchise to Be Acquired.

1-26-809. Determination of value of franchise to be acquired.| In determining the value of the franchise, consideration shall be given to the total amount paid for the franchise for the entire term of the franchise and deductions made proportioned on the unexpired term of the franchise.
WY Stat § 1-26-810 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-810 - Powers of Railroad Companies Relative to Condemnation Generally.

1-26-810. Powers of railroad companies relative to condemnation generally.| (a) Any railroad company organized under the laws of this state, the laws of the United States or which has been duly organized under the laws of any other state and has filed copies of its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in this state as required by law is authorized to:  (i) Exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights-of-way for railroad tracks and easements for offices, depots and other appurtenant facilities related directly to the operation of the railroad;  (ii) Take, hold and appropriate a right-of-way over adjacent lands sufficient to enable the corporation to construct and repair its road upon the line of its location or relocation thereof; and  (iii) Acquire a right to conduct water by aqueducts and to make appropriate drains.  (b) Any land taken, appropriated and held otherwise than by the consent of the owner shall not exceed two hundred (200) feet in width unless greater width is necessary for excavations, embankments, depositing waste earth or for construction of other appurtenant facilities necessary for the operation of the railroad.
WY Stat § 1-26-811 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 26 - Eminent Domain|Article 8 - Power of Eminent Domain Granted|Section 1-26-811 - Crossing Public Highways; Privileges and Duties.

1-26-811. Crossing public highways; privileges and duties.| (a) A railroad company may raise or lower any county road or other public highway for the purpose of having its railroad pass over or under the road or highway. Repair or reconstruction of roads or highways shall be expeditiously completed.  (b) While engaged in raising or lowering any county road or other public highway or in making any other alteration which may obstruct the public way, a railroad company shall provide and maintain suitable temporary ways to enable travelers to avoid or pass obstructions.