California § 51248 - No later than 20 days after a city or county enters into a contract with a landow

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§ 51248. No later than 20 days after a city or county enters into a contract with a landow

No later than 20 days after a city or county enters into a contract with a landowner pursuant to this chapter, the clerk of the board or council, as the case may be, shall record with the county recorder a copy of the contract, which shall describe the land subject thereto, together with a reference to the map showing the location of the agricultural preserve in which the property lies. From and after the time of such recordation such contract shall impart such notice thereof to all persons as is afforded by the recording laws of this state.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51248

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51248 cover?

Section 51248 ("No later than 20 days after a city or county enters into a contract with a landow") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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