Section 5006.1 - [Operative until 7/1/2024] Public hearing prior to acquisition of real property(a)(1) Prior to submitting a proposal pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5006, for an appropriation for the acquisition of real property in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000) in value for any state park system project, the department shall hold a public hearing within the county in which the proposed project is located at which interested members of the public may comment on the proposed project. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation within that county.(2)(A) The department shall provide written notice of its intent to acquire the real property to the city or county, or both, having jurisdiction over the property, to the members of the Legislature who are the chair and vice chair of the joint legislative budget committee, the chair of the budget subcommittee in each house having jurisdiction over resources, the chair in each house of the appropriate legislative policy committee, and the legislators within whose district the property proposed for acquisition is located, as early as possible in the acquisition process, but not less than 90 days from the date of acquisition. Within 30 days of receiving written notice of the proposed acquisition, a member of the city council or board of supervisors of the respective city or county, or a Member of the Legislature who has been notified pursuant to this subparagraph, may request that the department hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of the property, if the acquisition is between five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) and five million dollars ($5,000,000).(B) The written notice of intent shall describe any potential impact that the acquisition may have on the department's efforts to provide park and recreational opportunities.(b) With respect to real property in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000) that is not proposed to be acquired pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5006, the department shall hold a public hearing within the county in which the real property is located, at which interested members of the public may comment on the proposed acquisition. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county. The department shall provide written notice of its intent to acquire the real property to the city or county, or both, having jurisdiction over the property, as early as possible in the acquisition process.(c) This section does not apply to any real property to be acquired by grant, gift, devise, or bequest.Ca. Pub. Res. Code § 5006.1
Amended by Stats 2003 ch 240 (AB 1747), eff. 8/13/2003.Amended by Stats 2002 ch 565 (AB 2401), s 1, eff. 1/1/2003.