California § 6704 - Each kelp bed lease shall specify a period prior to expiration when renewal of th

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§ 6704. Each kelp bed lease shall specify a period prior to expiration when renewal of th

(a) Each kelp bed lease shall specify a period prior to expiration when renewal of the lease may be requested by the lessee. If the commission determines that the lessee has complied with the terms of the lease, the lessee shall have a prior right to renew the lease on terms agreed upon between the commission and the lessee. (b) If terms for a renewal of the lease are not agreed upon, or the commission determines that the lessee has not complied with the terms of the lease, the commission shall advertise for bids on the individual kelp beds comprising the lease. (c) If a request for renewal is not made during the specified period by the lessee, the commission shall advertise for bids on the individual kelp beds comprising the lease. (d) The duration of the term of any renewal of a lease shall not exceed 20 years.

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

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