California § 7901 - Telegraph or telephone corporations may construct lines of telegraph or telephone
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7901 — Telegraph or telephone corporations may construct lines of telegraph or telephone, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7901. Telegraph or telephone corporations may construct lines of telegraph or telephone
Telegraph or telephone corporations may construct lines of telegraph or telephone lines along and upon any public road or highway, along or across any of the waters or lands within this State, and may erect poles, posts, piers, or abutments for supporting the insulators, wires, and other necessary fixtures of their lines, in such manner and at such points as not to incommode the public use of the road or highway or interrupt the navigation of the waters.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7901
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7901 cover?
Section 7901 ("Telegraph or telephone corporations may construct lines of telegraph or telephone") 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 § 7901?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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