California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §5012: The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and easements for the following purposes and upon the terms as the department may prescribe: (a) To a public agency for pu

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The department may, upon application by the proper authorities, grant permits and easements for the following purposes and upon the terms as the department may prescribe: (a) To a public agency for public roads. (b) To a public agency for public bicycle and pedestrian trails. (c) To a public agency for utility lines. (d) For electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone, telegraph and utility lines, and pipelines and structures incidental thereto, to perform a public service or oil or gas pipelines. (e) To a public agency for channels or facilities for the development of small craft harbors and recreational areas. (f) (1) To an oil and gas lessee of the state for pipeline right-of-way purposes. (2) A permit, easement, or right-of-way for oil or gas pipelines shall not be granted pursuant to this section as to land acquired by the state for beach or park purposes by condemnation after September 18, 1959, unless and until a period of 12 calendar months has elapsed following the date of acquisition of the land.

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