California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §5929: (a) Prior to recommending the acquisition of lands that are located on or near tidelands, submerged lands, swamp or overflowed lands, or other wetlands, whether or not those lands have been granted in

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(a) Prior to recommending the acquisition of lands that are located on or near tidelands, submerged lands, swamp or overflowed lands, or other wetlands, whether or not those lands have been granted in trust to a local public agency, any state or local agency or nonprofit agency receiving funds under this division shall submit to the State Lands Commission any proposal for the acquisition of those lands pursuant to this division. The State Lands Commission shall, within three months of submittal, review the proposed acquisition, make a determination as to the state’s existing or potential interest in the lands, and report its findings to the entity making the submittal and to the Department of General Services. (b) No wetlands or riparian habitat acquired pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (c) of Section 5907 shall be used as a dredge spoil area or shall be subject to revetment which damages the quality of the habitat for which the property was acquired. (c) No provision of this division shall be construed as authorizing the condemnation of state lands.

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