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HomePublic Resources CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 6705 Lease Validity Unaffected

§ 6705 Lease Validity Unaffected

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§ 6705 Lease Validity Unaffected

This law says it doesn't change whether leases or contracts about tidal or underwater land are valid, and you can't just assume they're valid or invalid because they weren't filed with the State Lands Commission or because the commission made a finding.

Key Takeaways

  • •The chapter does not change the legal status of leases or contracts about tide or submerged lands.
  • •Not filing a lease or contract with the State Lands Commission does not automatically make it invalid.
  • •The commission’s findings do not create a presumption that a lease or contract is valid or invalid.

Example

A company leases a piece of seabed to build a dock but forgets to send the lease paperwork to the State Lands Commission.

Even though the lease wasn't filed, this law says that doesn't automatically make the lease illegal or legal; you still have to look at the lease itself, not just the filing mistake.

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

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§ 6705 Lease Validity Unaffected

This chapter shall not be construed to affect the validity of leases, contracts, or other instruments affecting tide or submerged lands, and there shall be no presumptions raised concerning the validity or invalidity of any lease, contract, or other instrument which is required by Section 6702 to be submitted to the State Lands Commission in order to make the provisions of Section 6701 applicable thereto because of the failure of the legislative grantee to submit such lease, contract, or other instrument to the commission, or because of any findings of such commission thereon. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1451.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contractleasecommissionvalidityinstrument

Related Statutes

  • § 6703 State Lands Commission Costs
  • § 6704 Deemed Approval By State Lands Commission
  • § 6701 Grant Rights Protection
  • § 6707 Dredging Public Trust Lands
  • § 6815.1 Oil Gas Disposition Bidding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Resources Code. Section 6705.
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