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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5.5Ch. 2Art. 5§ 14706 Merced Delhi Colony Land Control

§ 14706 Merced Delhi Colony Land Control

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§ 14706 Merced Delhi Colony Land Control

Key Takeaways

  • •The state owns about 58.50 acres of land in Delhi Colony, Merced County.
  • •The state can sell any part of this land for cash, but the price is decided by the director.
  • •Even if the land is sold, the state keeps the rights to any minerals, oil, or gas under the ground.
  • •The state can also rent out the land, just like they do with other similar state lands.

Example

Imagine the state owns a big empty field in Delhi Colony.

The state can sell this field to someone, but even after selling, they still own anything underground like oil or gold. They can also rent out the field to a farmer instead of selling it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14706 Merced Delhi Colony Land Control

The Department of General Services has complete control of all of the land owned by the state in the Delhi Colony in Merced County, consisting of approximately 58.50 acres. The department may sell all or any part for cash at a price to be fixed by the director. There shall be excepted and reserved to the state the minerals including oil and gas in such lands, and the right of the state or persons authorized to do so by the state to prospect for, extract, and remove, the minerals, oil and gas therefrom. The department may lease all or any part of the land for such rental and upon such terms and conditions as are provided for other state lands of similar character. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Department of General ServicesDelhi ColonyMerced Countyminerals including oil and gas

Related Statutes

  • § 14155 Department Jurisdiction Definitions
  • § 14174 Guaranteed Return Trip Fund
  • § 14650 State Building Construction Authority
  • § 14651 Department Powers Transfer
  • § 14654 Property Transfer To General Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14706.
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