{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1240.040","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.040","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>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 <a href=\"/ccp/1245.210\">1245.210</a>) of Chapter 4.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/general-limitations-on-exercise-of-power-of-eminent-domain-1240-040","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}