Cal. SHC § 5520
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 5520, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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In the event that the proceedings include an acquisition and it is ascertained after the filing of the original assessment, that the acquisition cost exceeds the acquisition cost as set forth in the original assessment, the legislative body may pay this deficit out of the general fund, or may order a supplemental assessment to pay the deficit.
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