Cal. SHC § 729
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 729, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
Upon the neglect or refusal of any person to comply with the provisions of section 728, the department may construct any such crossing and may recover, in the name of the people of the State of California, in an action at law in any court of competent jurisdiction, the expense of such construction, together with the costs and expenses incurred in any such action.
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