Private Property Protection Act of 2005
S. 1704109th Congress

Private Property Protection Act of 2005

Introduced in the SenateSen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND)5 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Sep 14, 2005

(a) Short title

This Act may be cited as the Private Property Protection Act of 2005.

(1) In general

No Federal funds may be used relating to a property that is the subject of a taking by eminent domain.

(2) Exception

Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the property is being used for public use or a public purpose.

(c) Public Use or Public Purpose

Economic development, including an increase in the tax base, tax revenues, or employment, may not be the primary basis for establishing a public use or public purpose under subsection (b).

(d) Takings for Use by Private Individual or Entity

Subsection (b) shall include takings of private property for the use of, or ownership by, any private individual or entity.

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