§ 23-18-108. Eminent domain for transmission lines -- Market value -- Definition

AR Code § 23-18-108 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) As used in this section, "electric utility" means an electric utility that:

(1) Is not a municipally owned utility system;

(2) Is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Public Service Commission;

(3) Primarily transmits electricity and does not generate or distribute electricity; and

(4) Has not been directed or designated to construct an electric transmission facility by a regional transmission organization.

(b) If an electric utility acquires land from a private property owner through eminent domain for purposes of a transmission line, then the electric utility shall compensate the private property owner at three (3) times the market value of the property taken by eminent domain.