California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 140.5

Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 931.

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.

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Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 140.5 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/shc/division-1-state-highways/chapter-1-administration/article-3-the-department-of-transportation/section-140.5

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