DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER 100-540›CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department 205-347›ARTICLE 2.5. Acquisition and Disposal of Property 250-260

§ 250

California Water Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

In the name of the people of the State of California, the department may acquire by eminent domain any property necessary for state water and dam purposes. The department shall not commence any such proceeding in eminent domain unless the project for which the property is being acquired has been authorized and funds are available therefor.

(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1239.)

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