California § 5019 - When property is deeded to the State for park or beach purposes, oil and mineral
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5019 — When property is deeded to the State for park or beach purposes, oil and mineral, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5019. When property is deeded to the State for park or beach purposes, oil and mineral
When property is deeded to the State for park or beach purposes, oil and mineral rights in such property may be reserved in such deeds by the grantor; provided, that any prospecting or extracting of oil and minerals shall in no manner disturb the surface of such property or any improvements placed in or upon the property in pursuit of its use for recreation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5019
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5019 cover?
Section 5019 ("When property is deeded to the State for park or beach purposes, oil and mineral") 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 § 5019?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5019" (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?
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How does California § 5019 apply to my situation?
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