California § 7035 - Whenever any conduit for conducting water crosses a highway and no written record
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§ 7035. Whenever any conduit for conducting water crosses a highway and no written record
Whenever any conduit for conducting water crosses a highway and no written records exist showing that the highway rights-of-way existed prior to the conduit rights-of-way, it shall be conclusively presumed that the conduit was in place and lawfully maintained prior to the highway and such conduit shall be repaired, improved for the benefit of the public agency having jurisdiction over such highway, and replaced, if necessary, by the public agency having jurisdiction over such highway, provided that usual acts of maintenance of the conduit, such as cleaning the conduit of dirt or silt, shall be performed by and at the expense of the person using the conduit. This section shall not apply to any conduit as to which Section 7034 is applicable.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7035
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7035 cover?
Section 7035 ("Whenever any conduit for conducting water crosses a highway and no written record") 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 § 7035?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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