Section 1460 Of Article 2. Permit Provisions From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 5.5. >> Article 2.
1460
. The road commissioner may issue written permits, as provided
in this chapter, authorizing the permittee to do any of the following
acts:
(a) Make an opening or excavation for any purpose in any county
highway.
(b) Place, change or renew an encroachment.
(c) Place or display in, under or over any county highway any kind
of advertising sign or device. Any such sign or device placed or
displayed contrary to the provisions of this section is a public
nuisance and the road commissioner may immediately remove it. The
provisions of this section shall not prohibit the posting of any
notice in the manner required by law or by the order of any court of
this state.
(d) Plant, remove, cut, cut down, injure or destroy any tree,
shrub, plant or flower growing within any county highway.
Any person who does any of the acts specified in this section,
without the authority of such a permit, is guilty of a misdemeanor
and is liable to the public agency for all expenses and damages
caused thereby.