1. The commission may condemn lands for the project in the name of the state of Missouri.

2. If condemnation becomes necessary, the commission shall act under chapter 523, and may condemn a fee simple or other interest in land. Any amounts to be paid in such condemnation proceeding shall be paid by the private partner under the comprehensive agreement.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 227.657

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

3. The private partner may, after prior notice to the owner to enter upon the private property subject to the taking, survey and determine the most advantageous route and design. The private partner shall be liable for all damages to the property resulting from such inspection.