{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"51053","citation":"Gov. Code, § 51053","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001. - 57607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001. - 52203.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001. - 51299.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.5. Open-Space Easements [51050. - 51065.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1/chapter-6.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 875, Sec. 3.   (SB 1501)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>The execution and acceptance of an instrument described in subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/gov/51051\">51051</a> shall constitute a dedication to the public of the open-space character of the lands for the term specified. Any such easement and covenant shall run for a term of not less than 20 years.</p>","text":"The execution and acceptance of an instrument described in subdivision (a) of Section 51051 shall constitute a dedication to the public of the open-space character of the lands for the term specified. Any such easement and covenant shall run for a term of not less than 20 years.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/open-space-easements-51053","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}