70-31-104. New rights and powers not created. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating, in any condemnation proceedings brought under the power of eminent domain, any element of value or damage not in existence immediately prior to July 1, 1971.
     (2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as, directly or indirectly, granting any new or additional power of eminent domain.

     History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 3, 2nd Ex. L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9943(2), (3).