California § 106 - Whenever in its opinion the public convenience and necessity require it for State
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§ 106. Whenever in its opinion the public convenience and necessity require it for State
Whenever in its opinion the public convenience and necessity require it for State highway purposes, the department may enter into a cooperative agreement: (a) To construct a bridge across any river, stream, or inlet of the sea. (b) To reconstruct or replace an existing, privately owned bridge over any river, stream or inlet of the sea, which bridge is used for highway purposes by the public and the owner. (c) To acquire an existing bridge, or a right of way over the location of such bridge, whenever the acquisition of such bridge or right of way by the State alone would ordinarily require an excessive expenditure of State highway money.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 106
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 106 cover?
Section 106 ("Whenever in its opinion the public convenience and necessity require it for State") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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