HB 430 — Property; railroads; provisions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to clarify the scope of the provisions applicable to the acquisition of title to land by adverse possession, the acquisition of easements and private ways through prescription, and the acquisition of land by railroad corporations or railroad companies; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to presumptions and estoppel, so as to provide that occupancy of a railroad right of way is by permission; to amend Code Section 46-8-100 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the general powers of railroad companies, so as to provide that issues arising as to the dimensions of property acquired by a railroad corporation or railroad company prior to 1913 shall be determined by reference to the official map filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to the Railroad Valuation Act of March 1, 1913; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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