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2007 California Water Code Article 2. Eminent Domain
CA Codes (wat:22456-22458)
WATER CODESECTION 22456-22458
22456. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary to carry out its purposes. 22457. If the owner of any land, easement, or franchise to be crossed by works of a district can not agree with the district as to payment, location of the crossing, or any other matters in connection therewith, they shall be determined as in a proceeding in eminent domain. 22458. If a right to flood or otherwise interfere with any road, railroad, canal, or other property is acquired by eminent domain, the judgment may, if the court finds that the public convenience requires it, direct the district to relocate the road, railroad, canal, or other property in accordance with plans prescribed by the court.
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