California Water Code ARTICLE 2.5 - Acquisition and Disposal of Property

• Section 250.
  In the name of the people of the State of California, the department may acquire by eminent domain any property necessary for state water and...
• Section 252.
  Subject to Sections 1240.670 and 1240.680 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the real property which the department may acquire by eminent domain, or otherwise,...
• Section 253.
  The department may acquire, either in fee or in any lesser estate or interest, any real property which it considers necessary for state water and...
• Section 257.
  The director may execute all deeds or conveyances necessary to convey any real property or interest therein to be sold or exchanged under the provisions...
• Section 258.
  The authority conferred by this code to acquire real property for state dam and water purposes includes authority to acquire for future needs. The department...
• Section 259.
  When the department condemns the property of any common carrier railroad, other public utility, or state agency, or the appurtenances thereof, it shall be governed...
• Section 260.
  In any lease, easement, or right of entry agreement entered into whereby the department leases real property or obtains a grant of easement, right-of-way, or...

Last modified: October 22, 2018