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Cal. SHC § 794

This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 794, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.

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Official statutory text

Upon such approval the department may enter into a written agreement with any petitioner or with the several petitioners for the improvement or construction of the highway in question. The cost of such improvement or construction shall be prorated between the contracting parties in any agreed proportion.

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