Bill Summary for H 8 (2011-2012)

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Jan 26 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 8 (Public) Filed Wednesday, January 26, 2011
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROHIBIT CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY TO CONVEY AN INTEREST IN THAT PROPERTY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION WITH RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN ALL CONDEMNATION CASES.
Intro. by Stam, Lewis.

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Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 6, 2012, adds new Section 19.1 to Article 1 of the North Carolina Constitution prohibiting the taking of private property by eminent domain except for a public use, which does not include taking property in order to convey an interest in the property for economic development. Requires just compensation to be paid and, if demanded, determined by a jury.