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§ 1245.210 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…

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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.

Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 478, Sec. 3. (AB 1936) Effective January 1, 2023.