{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"259","citation":"Wat. Code, § 259","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205. - 347.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Acquisition and Disposal of Property [250. - 260.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5/article-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 175.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When the department condemns the property of any common carrier railroad, other public utility, or state agency, or the appurtenances thereof, it shall be governed by Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wat/11590\">11590</a>) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 6.</p>","text":"When the department condemns the property of any common carrier railroad, other public utility, or state agency, or the appurtenances thereof, it shall be governed by Article 3 (commencing with Section 11590) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 6.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/acquisition-and-disposal-of-property-259","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}