Cal. SHC § 1920
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 1920, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
When the governing body of a city by resolution or ordinance removes a street from public use, or closes it to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, such resolution or ordinance may set forth such minimum maintenance requirements, including the maintenance of drainage, for the street as the governing body determines are necessary for the public safety.
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