California § 50531 - Pursuant to this article, after acquiring by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 50531 — Pursuant to this article, after acquiring by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50531. Pursuant to this article, after acquiring by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise
Pursuant to this article, after acquiring by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise all outstanding titles, reversions, easements, or other interest in or to the public square, the city in which the public square is located, or if it is not located in a city, the county in which it is located, may erect upon the public square a city hall, county courthouse, or other public building with appurtenances or the city in which the public square is located may grant or lease it to the county in which the city is located for the erection thereon of a county courthouse or other public building.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50531
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50531 cover?
Section 50531 ("Pursuant to this article, after acquiring by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise") 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 § 50531?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 50531 apply to my situation?
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