Lege Trend: Eminent Domain for Intangible Property?

Seizing business permits by eminent domain is new. Connecticut is doing it to solve a state transportation issue. The CT Department of Transportation seized permits from a private bus company to make way for a new public transportation project.

The private companies sued. The Court allowed eminent domain to be used for the permits relying on the the use of eminent domain in CT for facilities, and lumping the bus permits in with facilities. 

A Republican Senator in CT is not thrilled. He wants to limit eminent domain to tangible property. 

The Courant