{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1240.020","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.020","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW [1230.010. - 1273.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. The Right to Take [1240.010. - 1240.700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain [1240.010. - 1240.055.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property for a particular use only by a person authorized by statute to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire such property for that use.</p>","text":"The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property for a particular use only by a person authorized by statute to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire such property for that use.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/general-limitations-on-exercise-of-power-of-eminent-domain-1240-020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}