Cal. SHC § 5896.17
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 5896.17, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
If the owner of any lot or parcel of land shall fail to comply with the requirements of Sections 5896.14 and 5896.15, the city may order the disconnection and removal of all overhead electric or communication facilities providing service to any building, structure or improvement located upon such lot or parcel. Written notice of proposed disconnection shall be given at least five days prior to disconnection by leaving a copy of such notice at the principal building, structure or improvement located upon such lot or parcel.
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