Cal. Const., art. XIII, § 8 · Article XIII. TAXATION
Cal. Const., art. XIII, § 8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
To promote the conservation, preservation and continued existence of open space lands, the Legislature may define open space land and shall provide that when this land is enforceably restricted, in a manner specified by the Legislature, to recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, use or conservation of natural resources, or production of food or fiber, it shall be valued for property tax purposes only on a basis that is consistent with its restrictions and uses.
To promote the preservation of property of historical significance, the Legislature may define such property and shall provide that when it is enforceably restricted, in a manner specified by the Legislature, it shall be valued for property tax purposes only on a basis that is consistent with its restrictions and uses.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
Second paragraph added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 198, 1974. Other Source: Entire Sec. 8 was added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 8; Res.Ch. 70, 1974.
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Cited by 13 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Cal. Const., art. XIII, § 8. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
California Constitution
Fish and Game Code
Government Code
- Gov. Code, § 16154Printed as Section 8 of Article XIII of the California Constitution
- Gov. Code, § 51064Printed as Section 8 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of California
- Gov. Code, § 51084Printed as Section 8 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of California
- Gov. Code, § 51096Printed as Section 8 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of California
- Gov. Code, § 51243.6Printed as Section 8 of Article XIII of the California Constitution
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