Section 1240.020.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 1240.020.
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property for a particular use only by a person authorized by statute to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire such property for that use.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

Starting a business in California? California LLC guide: costs and requirements