California · Government Code
GOV §51242: No city or county may contract with respect to any land pursuant to this chapter unless the land: (a) Is devoted to agricultural use.
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No city or county may contract with respect to any land pursuant to this chapter unless the land: (a) Is devoted to agricultural use. (b) Is located within an area designated by a city or county as an agricultural preserve.
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