California § 51152 - No public agency or person shall locate a public improvement within a timberland
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 51152 — No public agency or person shall locate a public improvement within a timberland, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51152. No public agency or person shall locate a public improvement within a timberland
(a) No public agency or person shall locate a public improvement within a timberland production zone (TPZ) based primarily on a consideration of the lower cost of acquiring a land in a TPZ. (b) No public agency or person shall acquire timberland zoned as timberland production pursuant to this chapter for any public improvement if there is other land within or outside the TPZ on which it is reasonably feasible to locate the public improvement.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51152
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51152 cover?
Section 51152 ("No public agency or person shall locate a public improvement within a timberland") 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 § 51152?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 51152" (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 § 51152 apply to my situation?
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