§ 7002 Coastal Property Acquisition Powers

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•Certain state agencies can buy or get rights to land near the coast to keep it nice-looking or for other special reasons.
•These agencies can use money given to them by the state to buy this land or rights to it.
•The rules from another section (Section 7001) also apply here.

Example

A state agency wants to protect a beautiful beach view so everyone can enjoy it.

The agency can use state money to buy the right to keep that beach view open and not let anyone build a big building that blocks it.

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§ 7002 Coastal Property Acquisition Powers

The state agencies specified in Section 7000 may exercise the powers specified in that section for the acquisition of rights or interests in real property within the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30103 of the Public Resources Code, for scenic easements or any of the other purposes specified in Section 7000. The provisions of Section 7001 shall apply to the provisions of this section. Such agencies may expend any funds appropriated for such purposes in the acquisition of such rights or interests in real property. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 675.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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acquisition coastal zone property easement fine public resources code

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 7002.

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