California § 5542 - A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessar
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5542 — A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5542. A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessar
A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this article. A district may not acquire by condemnation any of the lands, properties, or facilities of any municipal utility district which are appropriated to public use or are used in or are useful to the operations of the municipal utility district or which are within the watershed of any stream or reservoir which supplies water for domestic use or which the directors of the municipal utility district determine by resolution to be properties which are required for the purposes of the municipal utility district.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5542
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5542 cover?
Section 5542 ("A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessar") 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 § 5542?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5542" (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 § 5542 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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