California § 7552 - Lands within this State which are returned by the United States as swamp and over
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7552 — Lands within this State which are returned by the United States as swamp and over, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7552. Lands within this State which are returned by the United States as swamp and over
Lands within this State which are returned by the United States as swamp and overflowed lands, and shown as such on approved township plats, shall, as soon as patents are issued therefor by this State, be held to be of the character so returned. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights of any homestead or preemption settler claiming under the laws of the United States, nor to prejudice the rights of any settler located upon such lands to perfect title to the lands if permitted under existing laws.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7552
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7552 cover?
Section 7552 ("Lands within this State which are returned by the United States as swamp and over") 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 § 7552?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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