California § 31405 - The department or the conservancy may accept, from any public agency or nonprofit
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31405 — The department or the conservancy may accept, from any public agency or nonprofit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31405. The department or the conservancy may accept, from any public agency or nonprofit
The department or the conservancy may accept, from any public agency or nonprofit organization, fees collected for purposes of providing public access to coastal resources. Any funds collected from such source shall be expended by the department or the conservancy for the sole purpose of acquisition, development, and maintenance of public accessways to the coastline. To the maximum extent possible, such fees shall be expended in the general area where they are collected or in areas where public access to and along the coastline is clearly deficient. The department or the conservancy may transfer funds, including such fees, to a local public agency or nonprofit organization for the purposes of acquisition of sites for public access to and along the coastline.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31405
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31405 cover?
Section 31405 ("The department or the conservancy may accept, from any public agency or nonprofit") 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 § 31405?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 31405" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 31405 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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