{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"4703","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 4703","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. FORESTS, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS [4001. - 4958.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. PROTECTION OF FOREST, RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS [4101. - 4789.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Protection of Forest and Lands [4671. - 4771.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Gifts of Land and Contributions [4701. - 4703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-10/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 92.   (SB 272)   Effective July 23, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-23","html":"<p>Before accepting conveyance of the land, the director shall have the title examined. The director shall not accept title unless a good and merchantable title free and clear of all taxes, liens, or other financial encumbrances is shown to be vested in the grantor or donor. The title shall be passed upon and approved by the Attorney General.</p>","text":"Before accepting conveyance of the land, the director shall have the title examined. The director shall not accept title unless a good and merchantable title free and clear of all taxes, liens, or other financial encumbrances is shown to be vested in the grantor or donor. The title shall be passed upon and approved by the Attorney General.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/gifts-of-land-and-contributions-4703","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}