{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"51081","citation":"Gov. Code, § 51081","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 6.6. Open-Space Easement Act of 1974 [51070. - 51097.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1/chapter-6.6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. General Provisions [51080. - 51087.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1/chapter-6.6/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 224.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The execution and acceptance of a deed or other instrument described in subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/gov/51075\">51075</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 10 years. An open-space easement for a term of years shall provide that on the anniversary date of the acceptance of the open-space easement or on such other annual date as specified by the deed or other instrument described in subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/gov/51075\">51075</a>, a year shall be added automatically to the initial term unless a notice of nonrenewal is given as provided in Section <a href=\"/gov/51091\">51091</a>.</p>","text":"The execution and acceptance of a deed or other instrument described in subdivision (d) of Section 51075 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 10 years. An open-space easement for a term of years shall provide that on the anniversary date of the acceptance of the open-space easement or on such other annual date as specified by the deed or other instrument described in subdivision (d) of Section 51075, a year shall be added automatically to the initial term unless a notice of nonrenewal is given as provided in Section 51091.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-51081","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}