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California Streets And Highways Code Section 81

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Except as is provided in Section 2109, whenever there exists
between the termini of, and approximately on, any route included in
the state highway system a traversable highway, the commission shall
adopt the same as the state highway between such termini.  The
commission may adopt a portion of any such road if it determines that
such portion is constructed to adequate standards and if such
portion is contiguous to a portion of the state highway system
presently being maintained by the department.  If more than one such
traversable highway exists, the commission shall determine and
designate which of such highways shall constitute the state highway.
The traversable highways thus selected and adopted shall be state
highways in all respects the same as if originally constructed or
acquired by the state, subject to all laws applicable to state
highways.  All acts and actions of the commission and the department
with respect to the taking over and maintenance of such highways
heretofore taken are hereby approved and ratified.

Last modified: January 12, 2009