Legal Definitions - fast land

Definition: Land that is above the high-water mark and that, when flooded by a government project, is subjected to a governmental taking. Owners of fast lands are entitled to just compensation for the taking.

Example: A government decides to build a dam that will flood a certain area of land, including some fast lands. The owners of the fast lands will be compensated for the taking of their land.

This example illustrates how fast land is a legal concept that refers to land that is subject to a governmental taking when flooded by a government project. The owners of fast lands are entitled to just compensation for the taking of their land.