Act 45 of 2018 (which originated as House Bill 2468) provides that for most uses of eminent domain: "The orphans’ court shall review the proposed condemnation and approve the proposed condemnation only if the court determines there is no reasonable and prudent alternative to the utilization of the land subject to a conservation easement for the project."
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btChe...
Year: 2018
Organization/Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly
Topic tags: Eminent Domain and Takings