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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 3§ 11130 State Property Use Consent

§ 11130 State Property Use Consent

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§ 11130 State Property Use Consent

This law says the state allows its unused land to be used for building or running projects, even if that land is under water.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can let others use its land for projects.
  • •This includes land under rivers or lakes.
  • •The land must not already be used for something public, like a park.

Example

A company wants to build a bridge over a river that flows through state-owned land.

The state says it's okay for the company to use that land under the river to build and take care of the bridge.

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

Official Source
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§ 11130 State Property Use Consent

The State hereby consents to the use and occupation of any real property now or hereafter owned by it, and not dedicated to public use, necessary for the construction, operation, or maintenance of the project, including land of the State lying beneath any navigable waters of the State. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

use and occupationreal propertynot dedicated to public useconstruction, operation, or maintenance of the projectland of the State lying beneath any navigable waters

Related Statutes

  • § 11131 State Land Use Agreements
  • § 1230 Interstate Water Allocation Compliance
  • § 1231 Interstate Water Rights Recognition
  • § 12578 Flood Control And Conservation
  • § 12579 Flood Control And Prevention

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11130.
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