When a LPA is the acquiring agency, the state does not participate in ED proceedings except as specified by law and agreed to in the right of way acquisition contractual agreement. Use of state-approved fee appraisers in ED proceedings is provided for in this contractual agreement. In executing the agreement, the LPA pays the appraiser under the terms of his appraisal contract with the state. State participation in this cost is limited as described below.

Before the Commissioners’ Hearing

The LPA normally pays for appraisal services performed at the request of the LPA in anticipation of ED proceedings. However, the state pays for these services when:

If the appraiser's report does not result in a new parcel value and the report is approved for testimony, release it to the LPA for payment of the appraiser's fee. This payment is eligible for state reimbursement as agreed upon in the right of way acquisition contractual agreement.

After the Commissioners’ Hearing

. The state does not make payments directly to appraisers for services rendered after the Commissioners’ Hearing. The LPA makes these payments with prorated state reimbursement, when eligible.