Section 2548 Of Chapter 13. Abandoned Railroad Lines From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 13.
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. In the name of the people of the State of California or, upon
authorization from a city, county, or transit district, in the name
of such city, county, or transit district, the department may condemn
for public transportation purposes, under the provisions of the Code
of Civil Procedure relating to eminent domain, any right-of-way
underlying an abandoned railroad line in fee or any lesser interest
found by the department to be necessary.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the acquisition of
such property is a public necessity and is compatible with the
greatest public good and the least private injury.