California § 718f - A lease of land for the purpose of effecting the production of minerals, oil, gas
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 718f — A lease of land for the purpose of effecting the production of minerals, oil, gas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 718f. A lease of land for the purpose of effecting the production of minerals, oil, gas
A lease of land for the purpose of effecting the production of minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances from other lands may be made for a period certain or determinable by any future event prescribed by the parties but no such lease shall be enforceable after 99 years from the commencement of the term thereof.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 718f
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 718f cover?
Section 718f ("A lease of land for the purpose of effecting the production of minerals, oil, gas") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 718f?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 718f apply to my situation?
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