California § 51205.1 - Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land within a sce

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§ 51205.1. Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land within a sce

Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land within a scenic highway corridor, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 51201, shall, upon the request of the owner, be included in an agricultural preserve pursuant to this chapter. When such land is included within an agricultural preserve, the city or county within which it is situated shall contract with the owner for the purpose of restricting the land to agricultural use as defined in subdivision (b), recreational use as defined in subdivision (n), open-space use as defined in subdivision (o), compatible use as defined in subdivision (e), or any combination of such uses.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51205.1 cover?

Section 51205.1 ("Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land within a sce") 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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