California § 675 - Permittees may excavate openings in state highways to make repairs in cases of em
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 675 — Permittees may excavate openings in state highways to make repairs in cases of em, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 675. Permittees may excavate openings in state highways to make repairs in cases of em
(a) Permittees may excavate openings in state highways to make repairs in cases of emergency requiring immediate action. In such cases, the appropriate representative of the department shall be promptly notified of any such action, and such permittee, at his own expense, shall immediately replace the state highway in as good condition as before such excavation. (b) A city or public corporation supplying water service to its inhabitants may, within its corporate limits, excavate a state highway without a permit in cases of emergency requiring immediate action. In such cases, the state highway shall, at the expense of the city or public corporation, be replaced in as good condition as before such excavation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 675
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 675 cover?
Section 675 ("Permittees may excavate openings in state highways to make repairs in cases of em") 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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