California § 5012 - The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and

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§ 5012. The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and

The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and easements for the following purposes and upon the terms as the department may prescribe: (a) To a public agency for public roads. (b) To a public agency for public bicycle and pedestrian trails. (c) To a public agency for utility lines. (d) For electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone, telegraph and utility lines, and pipelines and structures incidental thereto, to perform a public service or oil or gas pipelines. (e) To a public agency for channels or facilities for the development of small craft harbors and recreational areas. (f) (1) To an oil and gas lessee of the state for pipeline right-of-way purposes. (2) A permit, easement, or right-of-way for oil or gas pipelines shall not be granted pursuant to this section as to land acquired by the state for beach or park purposes by condemnation after September 18, 1959, unless and until a period of 12 calendar months has elapsed following the date of acquisition of the land.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5012

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5012 cover?

Section 5012 ("The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and") 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 § 5012?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5012" (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 § 5012 apply to my situation?

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