A county governing body may initiate proceedings to acquire title or a lesser interest in real property for public road purposes:\n(1) On its own action; or\n(2) If a person files the following with the county governing body:\n(a) A petition described in ORS 368.081; or\n(b) A written proposal to dedicate or donate land owned by that person for public road purposes. [1981 c.153 §10]
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