IC 16-22-9-5: Conditions for exercise of eminent domain

Sec. 5. The county executive or the city legislative body of a city in a county subject to this chapter may acquire by condemnation real property or an interest in real property, including any buildings, structures, or other improvements, immediately adjacent to and necessary for the expansion of a general hospital owned and operated by a nonprofit hospital corporation if the following conditions are met:

(1) The construction of hospital facilities is to begin not more than three (3) years after the date of acquisition by condemnation.

(2) The county executive or the city legislative body finds that the acquisition and expansion is necessary.