California § 1240.010. 1240.010. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

California Statutes

§ 1240.010. — 1240.010. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

California § 1240.010.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

Title7.

Part 3.TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW

Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. The Right to Take

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 1240.010. (2026).

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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.

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