Cal. SHC § 796
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 796, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detailed plans and specifications shall be prepared by the engineer or surveyor named to take charge of the proposed construction or improvement and shall be submitted to the department for its approval. If such plans and specifications meet with the approval of the department it shall so notify the petitioning board or boards of supervisors.
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