{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"140.5","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 140.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Administration [50. - 227.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. The Department of Transportation [90. - 155.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 931.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department may do anything, including the prosecution of any action, necessary to collect any amounts owing to the State as a result of any activity of the department, and may settle any of such claims with or without court action.</p>","text":"The department may do anything, including the prosecution of any action, necessary to collect any amounts owing to the State as a result of any activity of the department, and may settle any of such claims with or without court action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/the-department-of-transportation-140-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}