California § 728 - Any person proposing or desiring to excavate or construct ditches in, under or ov
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 728 — Any person proposing or desiring to excavate or construct ditches in, under or ov, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 728. Any person proposing or desiring to excavate or construct ditches in, under or ov
Any person proposing or desiring to excavate or construct ditches in, under or over any State highway, to carry water for any purpose, shall construct, without expense to the State, such bridges, culverts, pipes, siphons or crossings as are necessary adequately and properly to carry such water in, under or over such State highway. Any such construction shall be done in accordance with the permit and pursuant to section 671, and shall be subject to the approval of the department. The issuance of any such permit may be withheld until the department finds that proper and adequate provision is made for the protection of such State highway and for the safety of travel thereon.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 728
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 728 cover?
Section 728 ("Any person proposing or desiring to excavate or construct ditches in, under or ov") 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 § 728?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 728" (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?
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How does California § 728 apply to my situation?
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