California § 7557 - Where any railroad or street railroad tracks are located on property that a publi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7557 — Where any railroad or street railroad tracks are located on property that a publi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7557. Where any railroad or street railroad tracks are located on property that a publi

Where any railroad or street railroad tracks are located on property that a public entity is authorized to acquire by eminent domain for road, highway, boulevard, street, or alley purposes or on property that a city, county, or municipal water district is authorized to acquire by eminent domain for the right-of-way of a public utility that it will construct, complete, and maintain, the plaintiff may require the relocation or removal of such tracks by exercise of the power of eminent domain. In such case, the complaint shall contain a description and map of the location and proposed location of such tracks.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7557

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7557 cover?

Section 7557 ("Where any railroad or street railroad tracks are located on property that a publi") 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 § 7557?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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