California § 40404 - The legislative body may acquire private property by condemnation or otherwise wh
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§ 40404. The legislative body may acquire private property by condemnation or otherwise wh
The legislative body may acquire private property by condemnation or otherwise when it is necessary to take or damage such property for: (a) Establishing, laying out, extending, and widening streets and other public highways and places within the city. (b) Rights of way for drains, sewers, and aqueducts. (c) Widening, straightening, or diverting the channels of streams. (d) The improvement of water fronts. (e) The acquisition or maintenance of public harbors. (f) Any other purposes authorized by law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40404
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40404 cover?
Section 40404 ("The legislative body may acquire private property by condemnation or otherwise wh") 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 § 40404?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 40404" (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 § 40404 apply to my situation?
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