California § 5096.196 - Real property acquired by the state shall consist predominantly of open or natura
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5096.196 — Real property acquired by the state shall consist predominantly of open or natura, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5096.196. Real property acquired by the state shall consist predominantly of open or natura
Real property acquired by the state shall consist predominantly of open or natural lands, including lands under water capable of being utilized for multiple recreational purposes, and lands necessary for the preservation of coastal or historical resources. No funds derived from the bonds authorized by this division shall be expended for the construction of any reservoir designated as a part of the âState Water Facilities,â as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 12934 of the Water Code, but such funds may be expended for the acquisition or development of beaches, parks, recreational facilities, and historical resources at or in the vicinity of any such reservoir.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5096.196 cover?
Section 5096.196 ("Real property acquired by the state shall consist predominantly of open or natura") 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.
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