If it is deemed necessary by the board of regents of a state educational institution enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico or of [by] the governing bodies of other state institutions to condemn property for the public use of such institutions, the governing bodies may acquire in the name of the state title to the property in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978]. History: 1978 Comp., § 42A-3-2, enacted by Laws 1981, ch. 125, § 34. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1937, ch. 95, § 1, ratified and confirmed any and all deeds, grants and conveyances heretofore made by any city, town or village in this state to the state of New Mexico, conveying land or other property for the use of any institution of the state. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Eminent Domain §§ 41, 68; 27 Am. Jur. 2d Eminent Domain § 474 et seq.
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