California § 1504 - Just compensation for the property so taken for public purposes shall be as may b
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§ 1504. Just compensation for the property so taken for public purposes shall be as may b
Just compensation for the property so taken for public purposes shall be as may be mutually agreed by the political subdivision and the private utility or as ascertained and fixed by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the laws of this state relating to eminent domain, including consideration of the useful value to the political subdivision of the property so taken. Whenever the compensation by a political subdivision under this section is an amount equal to the just compensation value of all the property of the private utility in the operating system that the private utility employs in providing water service to the service area, the political subdivision may, by resolution, provide for the acquisition of all such property. A political subdivision engaged in activities set forth in Section 1503 shall pay just compensation for the property so taken for public purposes.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1504
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1504 cover?
Section 1504 ("Just compensation for the property so taken for public purposes shall be as may b") 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 § 1504?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1504" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1504 apply to my situation?
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