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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-37 > Chapter-37-6 > 37-6-14SECTION 37-6-14
§ 37-6-14 Filing of condemnation papers– Vesting of title – Availability of state treasury funds. – Within six (6) months after the state properties committee has authorizedcondemnation proceedings, the acquiring authority shall file in the office ofthe recorder of deeds or town clerk in the city or town where the land or otherreal property to be acquired is situated, a description of the land or otherreal property, a plat thereof, a statement that the land or other real propertyis taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and the nature of thetitle to be acquired, whether the title be a fee simple or less than perpetualin duration, or subject to any easements or rights of way, or subject to anyreserved or outstanding interests or rights, or subject to any encumbrances.The description, plat, and statement shall be signed by the head of theacquiring authority and upon the filing of the description, plat, and statementthe title of such land or other real property as set forth in the statementshall vest in the state of Rhode Island. All funds at any time in the statetreasury not otherwise appropriated shall thereupon be available for thepayment of the value of the land or other real property so taken and ofappurtenant damage to any remainder with lawful interest thereon.
