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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2.5Art. 2.5§ 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

§ 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

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§ 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

Key Takeaways

  • •If the government wants to take land or stuff from a railroad, utility company, or state group, they have to follow special rules.
  • •These rules are in a different part of the law called Article 3.
  • •The rules make sure the process is fair when taking property.

Example

The government wants to build a new road where a train track is.

They can't just take the train track land. They have to follow the rules in Article 3 to make sure the railroad company is treated fairly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

When the department condemns the property of any common carrier railroad, other public utility, or state agency, or the appurtenances thereof, it shall be governed by Article 3 (commencing with Section 11590) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 6. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 175.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

common carrier railroadother public utilitystate agencyappurtenancesArticle 3 (commencing with Section 11590) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 6

Related Statutes

  • § 250 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules
  • § 253 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 257 State Property Conveyance Authority
  • § 258 Dam And Water Land Leases

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 259.
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