KRS 96.178: Eminent domain.

Any board proceeding under KRS 96.171 to 96.188 shall have the right to acquire by the

exercise of the power of eminent domain, all lands, easements, rights of way, either upon

or under or above the ground, reasonably necessary or desirable in connection w ith the

operation, maintenance, improvement or extension of its electric and water plant. The

condemnation or eminent domain proceedings shall be brought in the name of the board,

and proceed in the form and manner now prescribed for the condemnation of la nd by the

Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky.