Code of Civil Procedure section 1240.040

A public entity may exercise the power of eminent domain only if it has adopted a resolution of necessity that meets the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1245.210) of Chapter 4.

Source: Section 1240.040, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1240.040. (updated Jan. 1, 1975; accessed Sep. 28, 2026).

1240.010
1240.020
1240.030
1240.040
1240.050
1240.055

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_1240.040

Original Source: Section 1240.040, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1240.040. (last accessed May 12, 2025).