(605 ILCS 5/6-802) (from Ch. 121, par. 6-802)
Sec. 6-802.
When the highway commissioner deems it necessary to build,
widen, alter, relocate or straighten any ditch, drain or watercourse in
order to drain or protect any road or road structure he is authorized to
construct, maintain or operate, or when he deems it necessary to acquire
materials for the construction, maintenance or operation of any such road,
he may acquire the necessary property, or such interest or right therein as
may be required, by gift or purchase or, if the compensation or damages
cannot be agreed upon, by the exercise of the right of eminent domain under
the eminent domain laws of this State. The highway commissioner shall not
be required to furnish bond in any eminent domain proceeding.
(Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)
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