Section 12808 Of Article 5. Utility Works And Service From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5.
12808
. A district may construct works across or along any street or
public highway, or over any of the lands which are the property of
the State, and it shall have the same rights and privileges
appertaining thereto as are granted to municipalities within the
State. The district shall restore any such street or highway to its
former state as near as may be, and in compliance with local
ordinances, and shall not use it in a manner to unnecessarily impair
its usefulness. A district may also construct its works across any
stream or watercourse.