{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"684","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 684","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 3. The Care and Protection of State Highways [660. - 759.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Permit Provisions [670. - 695.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 977.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No franchise shall be granted for the installation of street or other railroad tracks or the operation of street railroads or other railroads on any State highway without the prior approval in writing of the department except for crossings as provided in Section <a href=\"/shc/685\">685</a>.</p>","text":"No franchise shall be granted for the installation of street or other railroad tracks or the operation of street railroads or other railroads on any State highway without the prior approval in writing of the department except for crossings as provided in Section 685.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/permit-provisions-684","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}