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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 4§ 8657 State Land Conveyance Authority

§ 8657 State Land Conveyance Authority

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§ 8657 State Land Conveyance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can sell land if they get permission from the board.
  • •The buyer must pay the full price to the State Treasurer.
  • •The government signs the papers to give the land to the buyer.

Example

Imagine the government owns an empty lot and wants to sell it to a person who wants to build a house.

The government must first get approval from the board. Then, the person buying the lot must pay the full price to the State Treasurer. After that, the government signs the papers to officially give the land to the buyer.

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

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§ 8657 State Land Conveyance Authority

The Department of General Services when authorized by the board may execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of the state, a conveyance of such land to the purchaser upon payment of the purchase price to the State Treasurer. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of General Servicesconveyancepurchase priceState Treasurer

Related Statutes

  • § 8660 State Property Conveyance Authority
  • § 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority
  • § 8658 Fund Credit For Purchases
  • § 8661 Land Purchase Refund Process
  • § 8659 Flood Control Land Sales

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8657.
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