California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC
SHC §117: Unless otherwise specifically provided in the instrument conveying title, the acquisition, ownership, or control by the department of any right-of-way over any real property for state highway purposes
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Unless otherwise specifically provided in the instrument conveying title, the acquisition, ownership, or control by the department of any right-of-way over any real property for state highway purposes includes the right of the department to issue, under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 660), permits for the location in the right-of-way of any structures or fixtures necessary to telegraph, telephone, advanced communication or information services, or electrical lines or of any ditches, pipes, drains, sewers, or underground structures.
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