California § 54231 - Land acquired by a local agency for highway purposes through the expenditure of f
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 54231 — Land acquired by a local agency for highway purposes through the expenditure of f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54231. Land acquired by a local agency for highway purposes through the expenditure of f
Land acquired by a local agency for highway purposes through the expenditure of funds allocated pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 2100) of Division 3 of the Streets and Highways Code may be retained by the local agency, or transferred to another local agency, for public park and recreational purposes if the land is no longer necessary for highway purposes, and if the local agency having jurisdiction over such land determines that the use of such land for public park and recreational purposes is the highest and best use of the land.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 54231
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 54231 cover?
Section 54231 ("Land acquired by a local agency for highway purposes through the expenditure of f") 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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