The county flood commissioners shall have the power to condemn property for the purpose of carrying Sections 4-50-1 through 4-50-17 NMSA 1978 into effect, upon petition to the district courts, and in the manner provided by the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1921, ch. 163, § 5; C.S. 1929, § 33-5005; 1941 Comp., § 15-4705; 1953 Comp., § 15-50-5; 1981, ch. 125, § 44. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For eminent domain and condemnation generally, see N.M. Const., art. II, § 20, and 42A-1-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 27 Am. Jur. 2d Eminent Domain § 81.
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