Bill > HB4550

This bill requires that when the State of West Virginia, or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, initiates negotiations to acquire private property for public use through a process called eminent domain, they must provide their property appraisal to the landowner along with their initial purchase offer. Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell, as long as just compensation is paid. This provision aims to ensure landowners have access to the valuation information used by the government during these negotiations, particularly when the property is being considered for acquisition due to slum and blight conditions.

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