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23 ME Rev Stat § 62 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §62. Record of locations and changes

 §62. Record of locations and changes Whenever the department shall establish and locate or change the location of a state highway or state aid highway, or any town shall establish and locate or change the location of a highway that was designated as a 3rd class highway at the time that the 3rd class highway designations were rescinded, in any county of this State where the establishing and locating change the present location of any road, the said department or the town shall cause to be filed with the county commissioners of the county in which any such road is located an accurate description or plan of its metes and bounds and courses and distances.   [PL 1975, c. 21 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 21 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 63 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority

 §63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority 1.  Confidential records.  The following records in the possession of the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority are confidential and may not be disclosed, except as provided in this section:   A. Records and correspondence relating to negotiations for and appraisals of property; and   [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]B. Records and data relating to engineering estimates of costs on projects to be put out to bid.   [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Engineering estimates.  Engineering estimates of total project costs are public records after the execution of project contracts.   [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Records relating to negotiations and appraisals.  The records and correspondence relating to negotiations for and appraisals of property are public records beginning 9 months after the completion date of the project according to the record of the department or Maine Turnpike Authority, except that records of claims that have been appealed to the Superior Court are public records following the award of the court.   [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 158, §1 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 64 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §64. Enforcement of provisions

 §64. Enforcement of provisions The department shall cause complaint to be entered against any offender of section 3252, when the way obstructed or affected by the obstruction is maintained by the State. The forfeitures recovered in such cases shall be paid to the Treasurer of State for the use of the State Highway Maintenance Fund.   [PL 1981, c. 470, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A121 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 65 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §65. Displaced persons relocation assistance (REPEALED)

 §65. Displaced persons relocation assistance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 66 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §66. Assistance provided (REPEALED)

 §66. Assistance provided (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 67 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §67. Moving expenses (REPEALED)

 §67. Moving expenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 68 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §68. Limits (REPEALED)

 §68. Limits (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 69 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §69. Determination by Land Damage Board (REPEALED)

 §69. Determination by Land Damage Board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 70 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §70. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)

 §70. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 207, §2 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 71 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §71. Federal Aid Safer Roads Demonstration Program (REPEALED)

 §71. Federal Aid Safer Roads Demonstration Program (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 671 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 492, §C3 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 72 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §72. Acceptance of Metropolitan Planning Funds

 §72. Acceptance of Metropolitan Planning Funds The Policy Committees as established to carry out comprehensive transportation planning activities in urbanized areas are authorized to receive and administer Federal and State Transportation Planning Funds for such planning activities. Said Policy Committees may contract with various state, local and regional agencies to carry out the provisions of Section 134, Title 23, United States Code.   [PL 1973, c. 671 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 671 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 73-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §73-A. Transportation planning incentive funding (REPEALED)

 §73-A. Transportation planning incentive funding (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 208, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 36, §4 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 74 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|23 §74. Freight transportation advisory council

 §74. Freight transportation advisory council 1.  Purpose; membership.  The Commissioner of Transportation shall establish a freight transportation advisory council to facilitate discussion and provide insight into issues pertaining to freight transportation in the State. The commissioner shall invite no fewer than 9 people from the private sector to participate as members of the council. Membership must include representatives of various geographic areas of the State. Membership must include at least one person with experience in each of the following:   A. Commercial trucking;   [PL 2003, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]B. Rail freight;   [PL 2003, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]C. Waterborne freight;   [PL 2003, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]D. Forest products;   [PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (AMD).]E. [PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (RP).] F. Agricultural products;   [PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (AMD).]G. Petroleum products; and   [PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (AMD).]H. General manufacturing.   [PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Meetings; chair.  The Commissioner of Transportation or the commissioner's designee shall serve as chair of the council established in subsection 1. The Department of Transportation shall provide staff support to the council. The council shall meet at the call of the chair but not less than 4 times during a calendar year. Members of the council serve without compensation.   [PL 2003, c. 498, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 498, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 36, §5 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE|23 §101. Establishment; designation (REPEALED)

 §101. Establishment; designation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE|23 §102. Officers and executive board (REPEALED)

 §102. Officers and executive board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE|23 §103. Powers and duties of executive board (REPEALED)

 §103. Powers and duties of executive board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE|23 §104. Advisory committee; meetings (REPEALED)

 §104. Advisory committee; meetings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 2, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE|23 §105. Executive director (REPEALED)

 §105. Executive director (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 2, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §151. Purposes

 §151. Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are to establish an independent, impartial board composed of persons well learned in the elements that may be properly considered in the determination of fair market value of property taken in condemnation proceedings; to empower such board to make awards of just compensation in highway condemnations and to establish before such board a procedure designed to afford to any interested party an opportunity to appear, present his case and have his rights fully protected without the necessity for retaining professional assistance; to thus provide to any interested party a prompt, efficient and inexpensive method of determination of just compensation and prompt payment of all or part of such compensation without prejudice to any right of appeal allowed.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §235 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §235 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §153. Property for highways (REPEALED)

 §153. Property for highways (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 295, §1 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 492, §1 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 593, §§20,22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §§A122,A123 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 267, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A93 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §40 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 737, §§C67,C106 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 208, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 462 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 536, §1 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 153-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §153-A. Housing for displaced persons

 §153-A. Housing for displaced persons 1.  Purchase.  Where a proposed highway project cannot proceed to actual construction because replacement housing is not available to displaced persons and cannot otherwise be made available, the department on behalf of the State of Maine may acquire by purchase such real property as may be necessary to construct new housing thereon, rehabilitate existing housing thereon or move existing housing thereon.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).] 2.  Acquisition interpreted.  Acquisition of necessary replacement housing sites, rehabilitation, relocation or construction of replacement housing shall be an expense incidental to construction or reconstruction of a highway and shall not be deemed to be highway right-of-way and need not be within the limits of a construction project.   [PL 1971, c. 333, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Construction.  The department may construct, relocate or rehabilitate on any housing sites acquired under subsection 1 such housing as may be necessary for any person displaced by any highway construction or reconstruction undertaken by the department.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).] 4.  Sale.  The department on behalf of the State of Maine may sell and convey the interest of the State acquired as replacement sites with the improvements thereon and may lease such interests in such property pending sale. Proceeds shall be credited to the project funds from which the purchase, rehabilitation or construction expenditures were made.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 153-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §153-C. Acquisition of property identified in transportation planning; new bypass highway project

 §153-C. Acquisition of property identified in transportation planning; new bypass highway project 1.  Acquisition of property.  If the Department of Transportation prepares an environmental impact statement as required by the federal National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 for permitting for the location of a new bypass highway project and property will be affected by the limits of the final bypass right-of-way and the property owner submits a request in writing to the department that the department acquire that portion of the owner's property determined necessary for the new bypass highway project, the department shall acquire the property determined necessary if:   A. The department has received a least environmentally damaging practicable alternative determination from the United States Army Corps of Engineers that will be incorporated into the environmental impact statement for corridor alignment indicating that certain property will be necessary for the purposes set forth in section 153-B, subsection 1; and   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).]B. The fair market value is determined in accordance with this subchapter.   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).]The request submitted by the property owner under this subsection must be submitted to the department within 9 months of the date that the department receives the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative determination from the United States Army Corps of Engineers under paragraph A.   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Deadline for acquisition; extension.  The following provisions govern the deadline for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation pursuant to subsection 1.   A. The department shall acquire affected properties pursuant to this subchapter within 2 years from the date of issuance of the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative determination from the United States Army Corps of Engineers under subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).]B. Notwithstanding paragraph A, if funding for the new bypass highway project is not available or if state or federal regulations preclude the department from acquiring real property, the department may extend the time period for acquisition of affected properties up to 2 years. Any extension under this paragraph must be submitted no later than 90 days before the expiration of the 2 years under paragraph A to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters for its review and comment.   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Reservation of eminent domain powers.  Nothing in this section affects or alters the rights of the Department of Transportation to exercise its rights of eminent domain under this Title.   [PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 454, §1 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-A. Fair market value adjustment

 §154-A. Fair market value adjustment Any decrease or increase in the fair market value of real property prior to the date of valuation caused by the public improvement for which such property is acquired, or by the likelihood that the property would be acquired for such improvement, other than that due to physical deterioration within the reasonable control of the owner, will be disregarded in determining just compensation for the property.   [PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-B. Coercive action

 §154-B. Coercive action In no event shall the department either advance the time of condemnation, or defer negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in nature, in order to compel an agreement on the price to be paid for property or property rights.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-C. Uneconomic remnants

 §154-C. Uneconomic remnants If the acquisition of only a portion of a property would leave the owner of record with an uneconomic remnant the department may, or at the request of the owner shall, acquire by purchase or condemnation the entire property. An uneconomic remnant is a parcel of real property in which the owner would be left with an interest which the department has determined has little or no value or utility to the owner.   [PL 1989, c. 208, §2 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 208, §2 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-D. Notice to vacate

 §154-D. Notice to vacate No person lawfully occupying real property shall be required to move from a dwelling or move his business or farm operation without at least 90 days written notice from the department of the date by which such move is required.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]Any person displaced by a taking or acquisition who remains in occupancy after the date of acquisition may be required to pay compensation from the date of the acquisition. The compensation paid by the displaced person may not exceed fair rental value of the property based on short-term occupancy. If the displaced person and the department cannot reach agreement as to equivalent of fair rental value for the initial 90-day period after acquisition, each may apply to the State Claims Commission in writing for such a determination. The State Claims Commission's jurisdiction to determine the fair rental value is limited solely to the initial 90-day period. Any compensation to be paid by the displaced person after the initial 90-day period must be determined solely by the department.   [PL 1999, c. 753, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 272 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A96 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 753, §2 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-E. Improvement

 §154-E. Improvement Payment to tenants of record shall be made by the department pursuant to this section for any building, structure or other improvement which is owned by the tenant. The tenant shall be paid the fair market value which the building, structure or improvement contributes to the fair market value of the real property to be acquired, or its salvage value, whichever is greater. No payment may be made unless, prior to condemnation, the owner of the land involved disclaims in writing to the department all interest in the tenant's improvement, and the department determines that the improvement qualifies for payment. In consideration for any such payment, the tenant shall assign, transfer and release to the department all rights, title, and interest in and to the improvements. The department shall not make any payment under this section which it determines would result in duplication of any payment otherwise authorized by this Title.   [PL 1989, c. 208, §3 (RPR).]For the purpose of determining the just compensation to be paid for any acquired building, structure or other improvement, that building, structure or other improvement shall be deemed to be part of the real property, notwithstanding the right or obligation of a tenant, as against the owner of any other interest in the real property, to remove that building, structure or improvement at the expiration of the term of the lease.   [PL 1989, c. 208, §3 (RPR).]Nothing in this section may be construed to deprive the tenant of any rights to reject payment under this section and to obtain payment for the property interests in accordance with applicable law other than this section.   [PL 1989, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 333, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 208, §3 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 154-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §154-F. Special benefits

 §154-F. Special benefits In determining just compensation where special benefits are found, the owner or owners of record shall be compensated at least for the fair market value of the property and any rights or interest therein taken.   [PL 1975, c. 431, §9-A (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 431, §§9-A (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES|Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION|23 §155. Negotiation

 §155. Negotiation The department shall have 60 days from the date of taking within which to negotiate with the owner or owners of record for an agreement as to the amount of just compensation. If within that time the owner rejects the State's offer of just compensation, such owner may apply to the department and have the matter referred to the State Claims Commission for assessment of the damage. If, at the expiration of that time, no such agreement for just compensation has been made, the department shall immediately file a petition with the State Claims Commission setting forth the pertinent facts including the names and addresses of the owner or owners of record and the holders of any mortgages, tax liens or other encumbrances, a copy of the notice of condemnation, the statement of the department and a plan of the property involved as served upon the owner or owners of record in accordance with section 154 and requesting a hearing and an award of just compensation.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §97 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 297, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §239 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A97 (AMD).