Cal. SHC § 83
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 83, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
Any public street or highway or portion thereof which is within the boundaries of a state highway, including a traversable highway adopted or designated as a state highway, shall constitute a part of the right of way of such state highway without compensation being paid therefor, and the department shall have jurisdiction thereover and responsibility for the maintenance thereof.
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