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The Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) is the comprehensive law that uniformly dictates the procedures that must be followed by the state, municipalities and other entities with the power of eminent domain.  With certain exceptions, not relevant here, public hearings must be held before the condemnation may take place.  Following those hearings, the condemnor must make a determination and findings and publish a “brief synopsis.” The determination and findings must include the “public use, benefit or purpose” of the proposed project, the approximate location and the reasons for selecting the… read more