§ 613 Gas Corporation Property Condemnation

• •A gas company can take private property if they need it to build or keep up their gas facilities.
• •They can only do this if the property is really needed for their work.
• •This rule was added in 1975.

A gas company wants to build a new pipeline through your backyard.

If the company proves they really need your land for the pipeline, they can take it, even if you don’t want to sell.