California § 8706 - The board may maintain actions in the name of the state to compel by injunction t
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§ 8706. The board may maintain actions in the name of the state to compel by injunction t
The board may maintain actions in the name of the state to compel by injunction the owner or owners of any bridge, trestle, wire line, viaduct, embankment, or other structure or obstruction that shall be intersected, traversed, or crossed by any bypass, drainage canal, channel, or overflow channel to construct or alter any structure in order to offer a minimum of obstruction to the free flow of water. In the case of existing works, the board may compel the removal or alteration of structures or obstructions that impede the free flow of water.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8706
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8706 cover?
Section 8706 ("The board may maintain actions in the name of the state to compel by injunction t") 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.
How do I cite California § 8706?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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