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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 4§ 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority

§ 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority

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§ 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can sell extra land they don’t need.
  • •The price of the land is decided by a group called 'the board'.
  • •Someone has to ask the government to sell the land first.

Example

Imagine your school has an empty field they never use. A neighbor asks if they can buy it to build a park.

The government (like the school) can say yes and sell the field. The price is set by a group in charge, not just any random number.

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

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§ 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority

The Department of General Services upon request of the board may sell the excess land at a purchase price determined upon by the board. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of General Servicesexcess landpurchase priceboard

Related Statutes

  • § 8657 State Land Conveyance Authority
  • § 8658 Fund Credit For Purchases
  • § 8660 State Property Conveyance Authority
  • § 2575 Water Rights Claim Requirements
  • § 8659 Flood Control Land Sales

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8656.
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