Section 15854.1 Of Part 11. Property Acquisition Law From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 11.

. At the request of the owner of property acquired pursuant to this part, the board may enter into an agreement with the owner specifying the manner of payment of compensation to which the owner is entitled as the result of the acquisition. The agreement may provide that the compensation shall be paid by the board to the owner over a period not to exceed 10 years from the date the owner's right to compensation accrues. The agreement may also provide for the payment of interest by the board; however, the rate of interest agreed upon may not exceed the maximum rate authorized by Section 16731 or 53531 of the Government Code, as applicable, in connection with the issuance of bonds.