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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 4Art. 4§ 12866 State Land Acquisition Costs

§ 12866 State Land Acquisition Costs

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§ 12866 State Land Acquisition Costs

Key Takeaways

  • •The state will only pay for land, easements, and rights of way when working with local areas.
  • •If the state helps locally, they won’t cover other costs like buildings or labor.
  • •This rule was added in 1955 and hasn’t changed since.

Example

A town needs to build a new road, and the state agrees to help.

The state will only pay for the land needed for the road, not for the workers or the pavement.

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

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§ 12866 State Land Acquisition Costs

The costs of local cooperation which the State will assume pursuant to Section 12865 shall be limited to the costs of lands, easements and rights of way. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

landseasementsrights of waylocal cooperation

Related Statutes

  • § 12866.4 State Loans Local Acquisition Costs
  • § 11595 Property Disposal And Leasing
  • § 12624 State Project Funding Recommendations
  • § 12656.6 Emergency Flood Repair Assurances
  • § 12865 State Watershed Project Costs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12866.
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