California § 5413 - Prior to commencing judicial proceedings to compel the removal of an advertising

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5413 — Prior to commencing judicial proceedings to compel the removal of an advertising, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5413. Prior to commencing judicial proceedings to compel the removal of an advertising

Prior to commencing judicial proceedings to compel the removal of an advertising display, the director may elect to negotiate with the person entitled to compensation in order to arrive at an agreement as to the amount of compensation to be paid. If the negotiations are unsuccessful, or if the director elects not to engage in negotiations, a civil proceeding may be instituted as set forth in Section 5414. To facilitate the negotiations, the Department of Transportation shall prepare a valuation schedule for each of the various types of advertising displays based on all applicable data. The schedule shall be updated at least once every two years. The schedule shall be made available to any public entity requesting a copy.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5413

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5413 cover?

Section 5413 ("Prior to commencing judicial proceedings to compel the removal of an advertising") 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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