7-13-4404. Use of eminent domain powers to acquire water supply system. (1) In case agreement is not reached pursuant to 7-13-4403, then the city or town shall proceed to acquire the plant or water supply under the laws relating to the taking of private property for public use.
     (2) Any city or town acquiring property under the laws relating to the taking of private property for public use shall make payment to the owner or owners of the plant or water supply, of the value thereof legally determined, within 6 months from and after final judgment is entered in the condemnation proceedings.

     History: En. Subd. 64, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.63, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 35, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 38, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 158, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-966(part).