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		debacle on Aug 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Police cannot seize property indefinitely after an... Corruption is pretty much always the answer.

frankharv on Aug 18, 2024 [–]

Indeed. Between FERC and State bodies you don't stand a chance to win.

They were offering the Funeral Home $20K for 'air rights'. No poles. Seems cheap if you feel you will need to shutdown the business.

https://landownerattorneys.com/can-private-companies-use-emi...

duskwuff on Aug 18, 2024 | [–]

Claiming that the owners will "need to shutdown the business" because there are now power lines running above it seems a bit hyperbolic.

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