California Code
ARTICLE 7 - Property Acquisition
Section 33391.1.

33391.1. On and after January 1, 2012, an agency shall obtain an appraisal from a qualified independent appraiser to determine the fair market value of property before the agency acquires or purchases real property pursuant to Section 33391.

(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 299, Sec. 1. (AB 1338) Effective January 1, 2012.)