A public entity may exercise the power of eminent domain only if it has adopted a resolution of necessity that meets the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1245.210) of Chapter 4.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1240.040
General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain
Known as the Eminent Domain Law
The act spans §§ 1230–1273 (260 sections).
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.