California § 7626 - Every railroad corporation shall make and maintain a good and sufficient fence on
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§ 7626. Every railroad corporation shall make and maintain a good and sufficient fence on
Every railroad corporation shall make and maintain a good and sufficient fence on both sides of its track and property. If it does not and if its engine or cars kill or maim any cattle or other domestic animals upon its line of road, except where the road runs through or upon public land it shall pay to the owner of the cattle or other domestic animals a fair market price for them, unless the killing or maiming occurred through the neglect or fault of the owner of the animal.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7626
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7626 cover?
Section 7626 ("Every railroad corporation shall make and maintain a good and sufficient fence on") 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.
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