California § 28953 - The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necess

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 28953 — The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necess, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28953. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necess

The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district, in exercising such power, shall in addition to the damage for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost, exclusive of betterment and with credit for salvage value, of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 28953

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 28953 cover?

Section 28953 ("The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necess") 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 § 28953?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 28953" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 28953 apply to my situation?

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