California § 8715 - The provisions of this article are hereby declared to be a necessary exercise of
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§ 8715. The provisions of this article are hereby declared to be a necessary exercise of
The provisions of this article are hereby declared to be a necessary exercise of the police power of the State in order to preserve and keep existing cemeteries as resting places for the dead and to preserve cemeteries from becoming unkept and places of reproach and desolation in the communities in which they are located. The taking of roadways, alleys, walks, avenues, driveways, streets and parks for the purposes and by the method in this section specified, regardless of the private character of the association or person applying therefor, is hereby declared an exercise of the right of eminent domain in behalf of the public health, safety, comfort, pleasure, protection, and historic instruction to present and future generations.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8715
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8715 cover?
Section 8715 ("The provisions of this article are hereby declared to be a necessary exercise of") 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 § 8715?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8715 apply to my situation?
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