California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §120: With the consent and approval of the Public Utilities Commission, the department may abandon that portion of any state highway which crosses the tracks or right of way of any railroad or street railro

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With Public Utilities Commission approval, the department may abandon portions of state highways that cross railroad or street railroad tracks or rights of way.

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With the consent and approval of the Public Utilities Commission, the department may abandon that portion of any state highway which crosses the tracks or right of way of any railroad or street railroad, and may close such crossing.

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