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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 10Ch. 6Art. 1§ 98214 Railroad Property Acquisition Rules

§ 98214 Railroad Property Acquisition Rules

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§ 98214 Railroad Property Acquisition Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can't take or use railroad property unless it's really needed for the public.
  • •A special group called the Public Utilities Commission must check if taking the railroad property is a good idea.
  • •The railroad must still be able to do its job safely and well after the property is taken.

Example

The city wants to build a new road where a railroad track is.

The city can't just remove the track. They have to ask the Public Utilities Commission first. The Commission checks if the road is really needed and if the railroad can still run trains safely without that track.

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

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§ 98214 Railroad Property Acquisition Rules

No such taking or acquisition by the district which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230 of this code, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationacquisitionfinehearingroadcommissionpropertylocal district

Related Statutes

  • § 40162 Eminent Domain For Utilities
  • § 90402 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 96002 Eminent Domain For Utilities
  • § 1208 Condemnation Order To Show Cause
  • § 8102 Utility Irrigation District Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 98214.
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