DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES 10000-12999›PART 3. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT 11100-11985›CHAPTER 6. Acquisition and Disposal of Property 11575-11595›ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain Proceedings 11580-11588
§ 11580
California Water Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California
When the department cannot acquire any necessary property by agreement with the owner, the department may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the property in the name of the state if 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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