§ 24-3-105. COUNTY PURCHASE METHODS.

(a)

In general. To purchase an easement, the county may use:

(1)

Negotiations;

(2)

Competitive bidding; or

(3)

Any other method that is fair and equitable to the owners of agricultural land.

(b)

Easement value. The purchase price may be based on an appraisal or by the formula as specified in § 24-3-106 of this subtitle.

(c)

Restriction on use of transfer tax funds. The county may not purchase easements on land that has no development rights with funds derived from the state transfer tax revenue.

(1988 Code, § 14-458) (Bill No. 50-93, § 2, 7-10-1993; Bill No. 19-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 74-03, § 3, 7-1-2004)