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2016 California Code
Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 13 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 6.7 - Judicial Review of Capitol Building Annex Projects
Section 21189.53.

Universal Citation:
CA Pub Res Code ยง 21189.53 (2016)
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21189.53. (a) In granting relief in an action or proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter, the court shall not enjoin the capitol building annex project unless the court finds either of the following:

(1) The continuation of the capitol building annex project presents an imminent threat to the public health and safety.

(2) The capitol building annex project site contains unforeseen important Native American artifacts or unforeseen important historical, archaeological, or ecological values that would be materially, permanently, and adversely affected by the continuation of the capitol building annex project unless the court stays or enjoins the capitol building annex project.

(b) If the court finds that either paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) is satisfied, the court shall only enjoin those specific activities associated with the capitol building annex project that present an imminent threat to public health and safety or that materially, permanently, and adversely affect unforeseen important Native American artifacts or unforeseen important historical, archaeological, or ecological values.

(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 271. Effective June 27, 2016.)

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