Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 8 - BUILDINGS AND HOUSING > CHAPTER 3 - HOUSING GENERALLY > ARTICLE 1 - HOUSING AUTHORITIES > PART 2 - POWERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITIES GENERALLY > § 8-3-31.1 - "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use

§ 8-3-31.1 - "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use

O.C.G.A. 8-3-31.1 (2010)
8-3-31.1. "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use


(a) As used in this Code section, the term "public use" shall have the meaning specified in Code Section 22-1-1.

(b) Any exercise of the power of eminent domain under this chapter or Chapter 4 of this title must:

(1) Be for a public use; and

(2) Be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality or county in conformity with the procedures specified in Code Section 22-1-10.