Eminent domain foes quality propoosition to restrict seizures.(News & Analysis)(California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act)

From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: January 21, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Opponents of California's eminent domain laws have qualified another ballot initiative to overturn the ability of the state and local governments to seize land for private development.

Secretary of State Debra Brown last week certified the California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act for the June 3 ballot. Signatures are still being verified for a competing initiative that is expected to qualify for the ballot.

The act would prohibit the government from seizing private property for the purpose of handing it to private interests, while allowing traditional uses ...

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