Code Civ. Proc., § 1245.210 · Article 2. Resolution of Necessity
Code Civ. Proc., § 1245.210
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this article, “governing body” means:
(a) In the case of a taking by a local public entity, the legislative body of the local public entity.
(b) In the case of a taking by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
(c) In the case of a taking by the State Public Works Board pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Public Works Board.
(d) In the case of a taking by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section 1348 of the Fish and Game Code, the Wildlife Conservation Board.
(e) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation (other than a taking pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code or Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code), the California Transportation Commission.
(f) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code, the California Transportation Commission.
(g) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code, the California Transportation Commission.
(h) In the case of a taking by the Department of Water Resources, the California Water Commission.
(i) In the case of a taking by the University of California, the Regents of the University of California.
(j) In the case of a taking by the State Lands Commission, the State Lands Commission.
(k) In the case of a taking by the college named in Section 92200 of the Education Code, the board of directors of that college.
(l) In the case of a taking by the High-Speed Rail Authority, the State Public Works Board.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 478, Sec. 3. (AB 1936) Effective January 1, 2023.
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