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Cal. SHC § 791

This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 791, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.

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Official statutory text

Such petition shall contain:

(a) A description of the highway proposed to be improved or constructed.

(b) A statement as to whether the county will supply, at its own expense, such rights of way as are necessary.

(c) A statement of the funds which such county already has available, or proposes to provide, for such construction.

(d) Such other information or data as the department requests.

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