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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 1§ 37358 City Land Grants To U.S.

§ 37358 City Land Grants To U.S.

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§ 37358 City Land Grants To U.S.

Key Takeaways

  • •A city can give some of its water or underwater land to the U.S. government if the state already gave that land to the city.
  • •The city can only do this if most of the voters in the city agree to it.
  • •The land can be used for things like military bases or other government needs.

Example

A city has some land under the ocean that the state gave them. The U.S. Navy wants to build a base there.

The city can say yes to the Navy, but only if most of the people in the city vote and agree to give the land.

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

Official Source
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§ 37358 City Land Grants To U.S.

When the State has granted a city tide and submerged lands within its boundaries, it may grant any portion of such lands to the United States for public or governmental uses, including military or naval purposes. Such a grant may be made only if it has been approved by a vote of a majority of the city electors voting upon the proposition. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

tide and submerged landsportunited stateselectionmajorityproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 23701 County Charter Commission Elections
  • § 25351.35 County Contract Voter Approval
  • § 25363 County Property Sale Rules
  • § 6539.1 Regional Housing Trust Agreements
  • § 66704.05 Special Revenue Measure Elections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37358.
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