Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1240.010

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 1240.010 - Power exercised to acquire property for public use; legislative declaration as to public use

The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property only for a public use. Where the Legislature provides by statute that a use, purpose, object, or function is one for which the power of eminent domain may be exercised, such action is deemed to be a declaration by the Legislature that such use, purpose, object, or function is a public use.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 1240.010

Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.