{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1245.210","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1245.210","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 4. Precondemnation Activities [1245.010. - 1245.390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Resolution of Necessity [1245.210. - 1245.270.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 478, Sec. 3.   (AB 1936)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this article, “governing body” means:</p><p>(a) In the case of a taking by a local public entity, the legislative body of the local public entity.</p><p>(b) In the case of a taking by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.</p><p>(c) In the case of a taking by the State Public Works Board pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Public Works Board.</p><p>(d) In the case of a taking by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fgc/1348\">1348</a> of the Fish and Game Code, the Wildlife Conservation Board.</p><p>(e) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation (other than a taking pursuant to Section <a href=\"/puc/21633\">21633</a> of the Public Utilities Code or Section <a href=\"/shc/30100\">30100</a> of the Streets and Highways Code), the California Transportation Commission.</p><p>(f) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section <a href=\"/puc/21633\">21633</a> of the Public Utilities Code, the California Transportation Commission.</p><p>(g) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section <a href=\"/shc/30100\">30100</a> of the Streets and Highways Code, the California Transportation Commission.</p><p>(h) In the case of a taking by the Department of Water Resources, the California Water Commission.</p><p>(i) In the case of a taking by the University of California, the Regents of the University of California.</p><p>(j) In the case of a taking by the State Lands Commission, the State Lands Commission.</p><p>(k) In the case of a taking by the college named in Section <a href=\"/edc/92200\">92200</a> of the Education Code, the board of directors of that college.</p><p>(l) In the case of a taking by the High-Speed Rail Authority, the State Public Works Board.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “governing body” means: (a) In the case of a taking by a local public entity, the legislative body of the local public entity. (b) In the case of a taking by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. (c) In the case of a taking by the State Public Works Board pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Public Works Board. (d) In the case of a taking by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section 1348 of the Fish and Game Code, the Wildlife Conservation Board. (e) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation (other than a taking pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code or Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code), the California Transportation Commission. (f) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code, the California Transportation Commission. (g) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code, the California Transportation Commission. (h) In the case of a taking by the Department of Water Resources, the California Water Commission. (i) In the case of a taking by the University of California, the Regents of the University of California. (j) In the case of a taking by the State Lands Commission, the State Lands Commission. (k) In the case of a taking by the college named in Section 92200 of the Education Code, the board of directors of that college. (l) In the case of a taking by the High-Speed Rail Authority, the State Public Works Board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/resolution-of-necessity-1245-210","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}