Section 1245.210.
Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 1245.210.
in effectAs 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.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026