California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 51070

Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1178.

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide a means whereby any county or city may acquire or approve an open-space easement in perpetuity or for a term of years for the purpose of preserving and maintaining open space.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 51070 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-5-local-agencies/division-1-cities-and-counties/part-1-powers-and-duties-common-to-cities-and-counties/chapter-6-6-open-space-easement-act-of-1974/article-1-declaration/section-51070

Other sections in Article 1 - Declaration

§ 51070§ 51071§ 51072§ 51073

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