California § 1486 - Gates shall not be allowed on any county highway except gates allowed by the boar
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1486 — Gates shall not be allowed on any county highway except gates allowed by the boar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1486. Gates shall not be allowed on any county highway except gates allowed by the boar
Gates shall not be allowed on any county highway except gates allowed by the board of supervisors in accordance with the provisions of section 966. If the expense of the erection and maintenance of such allowed gates is not paid as required by section 966, such gates shall be removed as an obstruction. Any person who leaves any such gate open, or who wilfully and unnecessarily rides over ground adjoining the highway on which the gate is erected, shall be liable to the injured party for treble damages.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1486
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1486 cover?
Section 1486 ("Gates shall not be allowed on any county highway except gates allowed by the boar") 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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