TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES 50001-57550›DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES 50001-52203›PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES 50001-51298.5›CHAPTER 6.5. Open-Space Easements 51050-51065

§ 51053

California Government Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The execution and acceptance of an instrument described in subdivision (a) of Section 51051 shall constitute a dedication to the public of the open-space character of the lands for the term specified. Any such easement and covenant shall run for a term of not less than 20 years.

(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 875, Sec. 3. (SB 1501) Effective January 1, 2013.)

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