§ 420 Military Property Transfer Limits

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says that anyone who manages government land used for the military cannot give it away or sell it unless the governor says it's okay.

Key Takeaways

•Only the governor can approve giving away or selling military public property.
•The rule applies whether the transfer is temporary (a loan) or permanent.
•The person in charge must follow this rule or face legal consequences.

Example

A manager of a military base wants to let a nearby town use part of the base land for a community garden.

The manager must get permission from the governor before doing that, because the land is public property for military use and cannot be transferred without that approval.

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§ 420 Military Property Transfer Limits

No officer in charge of public property for military use shall transfer any portion thereof, either as a loan or permanently, without the authority of the Governor. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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officer in charge public property military use transfer Governor

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 420.

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