California § 7536 - Whenever the track of a railroad crosses another railroad or a highway, such rail
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7536 — Whenever the track of a railroad crosses another railroad or a highway, such rail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7536. Whenever the track of a railroad crosses another railroad or a highway, such rail
Whenever the track of a railroad crosses another railroad or a highway, such railroad or highway may be carried under, over, or on a level with the track, as is most expedient. Where an embankment or cutting necessitates a change in the line of such railroad or highway, the corporation may take such additional lands and material as are necessary for the construction of the road or highway on the new line. If the necessary lands cannot be had otherwise, they may be condemned as provided in Title 7, Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and when compensation is made therefor the lands become the property of the corporation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7536
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7536 cover?
Section 7536 ("Whenever the track of a railroad crosses another railroad or a highway, such rail") 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 § 7536?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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