California § 7992 - If any person, under any pretense of any claim inconsistent with the sovereignty
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7992 — If any person, under any pretense of any claim inconsistent with the sovereignty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7992. If any person, under any pretense of any claim inconsistent with the sovereignty
If any person, under any pretense of any claim inconsistent with the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the State, intrudes upon any of the waste or ungranted lands of the State, the district attorney of the county shall immediately report the intrusion to the Governor, who shall thereupon, by a written order, direct the sheriff of the county to remove the intruder. If resistance to the execution of the order is made or threatened, the sheriff may call to his aid the power of the county, as in cases of resistance to the writs of the people.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7992
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7992 cover?
Section 7992 ("If any person, under any pretense of any claim inconsistent with the sovereignty") 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 § 7992?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7992 apply to my situation?
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