California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §676: The department may delegate to any city any of the department’s powers, duties, and authority, other than those of approval, under this chapter as to any State highway, or any part thereof, within suc

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The department may assign its powers, duties, and authority to cities regarding state highways, except approval powers.

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The department may delegate to any city any of the department’s powers, duties, and authority, other than those of approval, under this chapter as to any State highway, or any part thereof, within such city, and may withdraw any such delegation of authority.

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