Cal. Codes » Code of Civil Procedure / PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE / TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW / CHAPTER 3. The Right to Take / ARTICLE 1. General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain
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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1240.040 (2026)

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A public entity may exercise the power of eminent domain only if it has adopted a resolution of necessity that meets the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1245.210) of Chapter 4.