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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 4Ch. 1Art. 1§ 7508 Railroad Property Transfer Rules

§ 7508 Railroad Property Transfer Rules

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§ 7508 Railroad Property Transfer Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •A railroad company in California can sell its tracks, land, or business to another railroad company, even if that company is from another state.
  • •The buying company can then run the railroad, build new tracks, and do business in California just like a local company.
  • •The buying company can also use the power of eminent domain (forcing a sale of private land for public use) if needed for the railroad.

Example

A big railroad company from Texas wants to buy a small railroad in California that goes from Los Angeles to San Diego.

The California railroad can sell its tracks and land to the Texas company. After buying it, the Texas company can run trains on those tracks, add new routes, and even force a sale of nearby land if they need it to expand the railroad.

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§ 7508 Railroad Property Transfer Rules

Subject to the provisions of Part 1 of Division 1 and of the Corporations Code, any railroad corporation, or person or corporation owning any railroad in this State, may sell, convey, and transfer its property and franchises, or any part thereof, to any other railroad corporation, whether organized under the laws of this State or of any other state or territory, or under any act of Congress. The railroad corporation receiving the conveyance may hold and operate the railroad franchises and property within this State, build and operate extensions and branches thereof, exercise the right of eminent domain for such purposes, and do any other business in connection therewith, as fully and effectually as if the corporation was organized under the laws of this State. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1031.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationconveyancepropertyroadconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 212 Common Carrier Water Exemptions
  • § 3950 Commercial Vehicle Interstate Compliance
  • § 7503 Railroad Trustee Selection Rules
  • § 7505 Passenger Rail Revenue Restrictions
  • § 7527 Railroad Operations And Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 7508.
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