California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §6911: (a) Lands may be selected for lease by the commission and shall be leased by competitive bid on the basis of a cash bonus, net profit, or other single biddable factor.

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(a) Lands may be selected for lease by the commission and shall be leased by competitive bid on the basis of a cash bonus, net profit, or other single biddable factor. (b) In leasing lands the commission may prescribe in the lease document an exploration and development program. The commission shall consider all applicable economic factors, including market conditions, and the cost of drilling for, producing, and utilizing geothermal resources. (c) Lands so selected for lease by the commission shall be leased to the highest responsible qualified bidder under such rules and regulations as the commission may prescribe for notice to the public of terms and conditions of the sale, receipt of bid, and awarding of the lease.

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