California § 7812 - In every grant to construct street railroads, the right to grade, sewer, pave, ma
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§ 7812. In every grant to construct street railroads, the right to grade, sewer, pave, ma
In every grant to construct street railroads, the right to grade, sewer, pave, macadamize, or otherwise improve, alter, or repair the streets or highways, is reserved to the city and cannot be alienated or impaired. The work shall be done so as to obstruct the railroad as little as possible, and if required, the street railway corporation shall shift its rails so as to avoid the obstructions made thereby.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7812
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7812 cover?
Section 7812 ("In every grant to construct street railroads, the right to grade, sewer, pave, ma") 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 § 7812?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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