KRS 148.700

Within the exterior boundaries of the right-of-way, the commissioner may acquire, on behalf of the state, lands in fee title, or interest in land in the form of scenic easements, or cooperative agreements. Acquisition of land or of interest therein may be by gift, purchase with donated funds, funds appropriated by the General Assembly, proceeds from the sale of bonds, exchange, assumption of property tax payments, or otherwise. Acquisition of land or interest therein shall be accomplished with all possible speed. Such acquisition should not interfere with the growing of crops, or with the livestock, or pasture land on the remaining property of the farm owner.