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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 13Ch. 5Art. 1§ 101178 Local Government Acquisition Consent

§ 101178 Local Government Acquisition Consent

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§ 101178 Local Government Acquisition Consent

This law says the government can’t start taking land or any rights to it unless the city council (for city land) or the county board of supervisors (for land outside a city) officially agrees to it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Government must get a formal vote (resolution) before starting eminent‑domain.
  • •The city council decides for land inside the city; the county board decides for land outside the city.
  • •If the proper body doesn’t give consent, the taking cannot be started.

Example

The city wants to build a new library on a piece of private property.

Before the city can start the legal process to take that land, the city council must pass a resolution saying they approve the taking. Without that vote, the process can’t even begin.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 101178 Local Government Acquisition Consent

No action in eminent domain to acquire property, or any interest therein, shall be commenced unless the legislative body of the city, as to property which is located within such city, or the board of supervisors, as to property which is located within the unincorporated territory, has consented by resolution to such acquisition. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

eminent domainlegislative bodyboard of supervisorsresolution

Related Statutes

  • § 1002.4 Energy Project Application Guidelines
  • § 101177 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 102332 District Tax Approval Requirements
  • § 22701 County Supervisors Definition
  • § 30503 District Eminent Domain Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101178.
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