Statute · California Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1240.010 — General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1240.010
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- Statute
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- California Code of Civil Procedure
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- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property only for a public use. Where the Legislature provides by statute that a use, purpose, object, or function is one for which the power of eminent domain may be exercised, such action is deemed to be a declaration by the Legislature…
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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1240.010 — General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property only for a public use. Where the Legislature provides by statute that a use, purpose, object, or function is one for which the power of eminent domain may be exercised, such action is deemed to be a declaration by the Legislature that such use, purpose, object, or function is a public use.