Cal. HNC § 5944
This is the official text of Cal. HNC § 5944, part of California’s Harbors and Navigation Code — regulates ports, harbors, and boating.
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Official statutory text
Upon final hearing, if the board finds that the lands considered in the commission’s report can be acquired, improved or maintained as generally described in the report and recommendation of the harbor commission at a cost not disproportionate to the benefits to be derived from the proposed project, the board may order the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of the lands considered in the commission’s report in accordance with the board’s findings.
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