The procedure provided in this chapter shall be alternative and cumulative and not exclusive, and the political subdivision shall continue to have the right to pursue any other procedure providing for the acquisition under eminent domain proceedings of the lands, property, and rights of any public utility. This chapter shall not be construed as repealing any law of this State providing for such eminent domain proceedings.
Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 1421
Determination of Just Compensation for Acquisition of Utility Properties
Known as the Public Utilities Act
The act spans §§ 201–2120 (1,026 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 59 Cal. 2d 805 - Citizens Utilities Co. v. Superior Court (1963)
Most recently applied in 59 Cal. 2d 805 - Citizens Utilities Co. v. Superior Court (June 1963)
Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.