California § 702 - Whenever the department requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfu
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 702 — Whenever the department requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 702. Whenever the department requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfu
Whenever the department requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfully maintained in the right of way of any freeway to a location entirely outside the freeway right of way, the department shall pay the reasonable and necessary cost of such removal. This includes both the cost of removal and the cost of relocation in a new location outside of the freeway right of way. This section does not apply to the relocation of the utility facility from one point in a freeway to another point in the freeway, including the relocation in any service road or outer highway of the freeway or from one point of crossing of the freeway to another and reasonable point of crossing.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 702
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 702 cover?
Section 702 ("Whenever the department requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfu") 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 § 702?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 702 apply to my situation?
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