California § 38501 - The legislative body may abandon all or any portion of a park and sell the land c
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§ 38501. The legislative body may abandon all or any portion of a park and sell the land c
The legislative body may abandon all or any portion of a park and sell the land comprising it pursuant to this article, if it finds that all or any portion of the purported park has not been used by the public for park purposes, that no consideration has been paid for the land except by the city, and that no public funds have been expended to improve the land as a park, in either of the following situations: (a) When any land within the city limits has been dedicated for park purposes by the recording of a plat or map in the office of the county recorder, or otherwise. (b) When any such land has been purchased for park purposes and the legislative body finds that all or any portion of the land is not appropriate, convenient, or necessary for park purposes.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 38501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 38501 cover?
Section 38501 ("The legislative body may abandon all or any portion of a park and sell the land c") 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 § 38501?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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