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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 6§ 37563 City Museum Property Ownership

§ 37563 City Museum Property Ownership

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§ 37563 City Museum Property Ownership

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city buys something for a museum, the city owns it.
  • •The city is in charge of any legal stuff about that property.
  • •This only works if the original deal doesn’t say something different.

Example

A city buys a famous painting to put in its museum.

The city now owns the painting. If someone sues about the painting, the city handles it.

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

Official Source
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§ 37563 City Museum Property Ownership

Unless inconsistent with the terms of its acquisition, the title to property acquired for museum purposes vests in the city. Actions involving the property shall be brought and defended in the name of the city. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 37623 City Hospital Property Title
  • § 54140 Federal Surplus Property Law
  • § 59290 Bondholder Proposal Assessment Process
  • § 6517 State Office Building Financing
  • § 6546.1 Hollywood-Burbank Airport Bonds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37563.
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