§ 70162 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

Public Utilities Code·California

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•The government can take private property if they need it for public projects.
•If they take your property, they have to pay you for it.
•They also have to pay to move things like pipes, power lines, or train tracks if they’re in the way.

Example

The government wants to build a new road, but your house is in the way.

They can take your house, but they must pay you for it and also cover the cost of moving any utility lines or other structures on your property.

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§ 70162 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district in exercising such power shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury or destruction of property, also pay the cost of removal, reconstruction or relocation of any structure, railway, mains, pipes, conduits, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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property injury the district utility addition destruction reconstruction relocation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 70162.

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