California § 560 - Upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiv
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 560 — Upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiv, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 560. Upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiv
Upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiver of freight for a connection between the railroad of a railroad corporation and its existing or contemplated private track or railroad, the railroad corporation shall make the connection, provide such switches and tracks as may be necessary for that purpose, and deliver and receive cars thereover, if the connection is reasonably practicable and can be installed and used without materially increasing the hazard of the operation of the railroad with which the connection is sought, and if the business which may reasonably be expected to be received by the railroad corporation over the connection is sufficient to justify the expense of the connection to the railroad corporation. Upon the same conditions, every railroad corporation, upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiver of freight, shall construct upon its right of way a spur or spurs for the purpose of receiving and delivering freight thereby, and shall receive and deliver freight thereby.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 560
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 560 cover?
Section 560 ("Upon the application of any shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiv") 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 § 560?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 560" (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 § 560 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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