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Cal. SHC § 793

This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 793, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.

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All such surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates of cost shall be subject to the approval of the department. Upon such approval, a copy of the petition and approved documents shall be filed with the department, and with the clerk of the board of supervisors and the county recorder of each petitioning county.

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