Louisiana SB444 allows the city of St. George to expropriate property for public projects.

Louisiana SB444 provides the city of St. George with the authority to expropriate property for public projects, including streets, roads, highways, and utilities. The city must file a petition in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, detailing the public purpose and estimated compensation. Owners can contest the expropriation if it is not for a public purpose or if the petition is incomplete. The court can postpone possession if an inhabited improvement is on the property. Upon deposit of the estimated compensation, title vests in the city, and the owner can seek compensation.

Louisiana SB444 allows the city of St. George to expropriate property for public projects.

Louisiana SB444 provides the city of St. George with the authority to expropriate property for public projects, including streets, roads, highways, and utilities. The city must file a petition in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, detailing the public purpose and estimated compensation. Owners can contest the expropriation if it is not for a public purpose or if the petition is incomplete. The court can postpone possession if an inhabited improvement is on the property. Upon deposit of the estimated compensation, title vests in the city, and the owner can seek compensation.