Article not to impair right of eminent domain or rights under franchises, leases, etc., of utilities.

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to impair the right of eminent domain conferred on utilities, both public or private, or their right to exercise authority conferred by statutes, franchises, certificates of convenience and necessity, licenses, or easements.

(Acts 1963, No. 584, p. 1278, §5.)