California § 7813 - The right to lay down a track for grading purposes and to maintain it for a perio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7813 — The right to lay down a track for grading purposes and to maintain it for a perio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7813. The right to lay down a track for grading purposes and to maintain it for a perio
The right to lay down a track for grading purposes and to maintain it for a period not to exceed three years may be granted by the governing body of any city, city and county, or county, but no such track shall remain more than three years upon any one street. The track shall be laid level with the street, and shall be operated under such restrictions as not to interfere with the use of the street by the public. The governing body may grant the right to use steam or any other motive power in propelling the cars used on the grading track, when public convenience or utility demands it, but the reasons therefor shall be set forth in the ordinance, and the right to rescind the ordinance at any time reserved.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7813
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7813 cover?
Section 7813 ("The right to lay down a track for grading purposes and to maintain it for a perio") 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 § 7813?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7813 apply to my situation?
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