§ 42A-1-8. Entry for suitability studies

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NM Code › Chapter 42A › Article 1 › Section 42A-1-8

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A condemnor and its agents and employees may enter upon real property and make surveys, examinations, photographs, tests, soundings, borings and samplings, or engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable and within the power of the condemnor to take for public use, if the condemnor secures:

A. the written consent of the owner and, if applicable, any other person known to be in actual physical occupancy of the property to enter upon the property and undertake such activities; or

B. an order for entry from the court.

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