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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 8§ 1410 Petition Amendment Authority

§ 1410 Petition Amendment Authority

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§ 1410 Petition Amendment Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can change the details of a land request after it's been filed but before they decide how much to pay.
  • •They can add or remove land or property from the request.
  • •They can also change other parts of the request, like why they need the land.

Example

Imagine the city wants to build a new park and files a request to buy your backyard. Later, they realize they also need part of your neighbor’s yard to make the park bigger.

The city can change their original request to include your neighbor’s land before they decide how much money to give you both for the land.

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

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§ 1410 Petition Amendment Authority

The commission may, at any time subsequent to the filing of the petition, and prior to making and filing its finding as to just compensation, authorize the amendment of the petition by altering or modifying the description of the lands, property, and rights, or by adding to or deducting from the lands, property, and rights, and in each other respect including jurisdictional allegations. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionpetitionjust compensationjurisdictional allegations

Related Statutes

  • § 1404 Petition For Property Acquisition
  • § 1405 Order To Show Cause Proceedings
  • § 1405.1 Water Utility Condemnation Procedures
  • § 1407 Service By Publication Orders
  • § 1415 Commission Order On Inaction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1410.
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