California § 51222 - The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local offi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 51222 — The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local offi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51222. The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local offi
The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local officials and landowners to retain agricultural lands which are subject to contracts entered into pursuant to this act in parcels large enough to sustain agricultural uses permitted under the contracts. For purposes of this section, agricultural land shall be presumed to be in parcels large enough to sustain their agricultural use if the land is (1) at least 10 acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land, or (2) at least 40 acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51222
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51222 cover?
Section 51222 ("The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local offi") 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 § 51222?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 51222 apply to my situation?
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