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California Streets And Highways Code Section 27

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As used in the general provisions and in Divisions 1
(commencing with Section 50), 2 (commencing with Section 900), and
2.5 (commencing with Section 1800), "maintenance" includes any of the
following:
   (a) The preservation and keeping of rights-of-way, and each type
of roadway, structure, safety convenience or device, planting,
illumination equipment, and other facility, in the safe and usable
condition to which it has been improved or constructed, but does not
include reconstruction or other improvement.
   (b) Operation of special safety conveniences and devices, and
illuminating equipment.
   (c) The special or emergency maintenance or repair necessitated by
accidents or by storms or other weather conditions, slides,
settlements, or other unusual or unexpected damage to a roadway,
structure, or facility.
   The degree and type of maintenance for each highway, or portion
thereof, shall be determined in the discretion of the authorities
charged with the maintenance thereof, taking into consideration
traffic requirements and moneys available therefor.

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