Section 93312 Of Chapter 3. Powers And Duties Of The Authority From California Government Code >> Title 12.5. >> Chapter 3.
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. The authority has all of the following powers:
(a) To acquire, own, operate, and lease real and personal property
reasonably related to the operation and maintenance of railroads.
(b) To issue revenue bonds pursuant to Section 93316 for any
purpose of the authority.
(c) To acquire property by purchase, lease, gift, or through
exercise of the power of eminent domain, within its area of
jurisdiction.
(d) To operate railroads, including those outside its boundaries
in order to connect its lines with the lines of another railroad
corporation, provided the service begins within the authority's area
of jurisdiction.
(e) To accept grants or loans from federal agencies.
(f) To select a franchisee, which may be a public or private
entity, to acquire or operate a rail transportation system within the
area of the authority's jurisdiction.