§ 185012

Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 796, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.

As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)“Authority” means the High-Speed Rail Authority.
(b)“Department” means the Department of Transportation.
(c)“High-speed rail” means intercity passenger rail service that utilizes an alignment and technology that makes it capable of sustained speeds of 200 miles per hour or greater.

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