Section 21-35-1.1 - Trans-state transmission line construction--Eminent domain.
21-35-1.1. Trans-state transmission line construction--Eminent domain. A utility constructing a transmission line in this state that has obtained a permit pursuant to chapter 49-41B and approval by legislative enactment as required pursuant to § 49-41B-4.1, is entitled to the power of eminent domain as provided by this chapter. However, such action shall not be construed to constitute approval of the use of federal eminent domain.
Source: SL 1980, ch 327, § 6.