Gov. Code, § 51090 · Article 4. Termination of an Open-Space Easement
Gov. Code, § 51090
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An open-space easement for a term of years may be terminated only in accordance with the provisions of this article. An open-space easement may be terminated only by:
(a) Nonrenewal, or
(b) Abandonment.
Abandonment of an easement granted to the county or city pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by Section 51093.
Abandonment or nonrenewal of an easement granted to a nonprofit organization pursuant to this chapter shall be effective only if approved by appropriate resolution of the governing body of such organization and such abandonment or nonrenewal initiated by a nonprofit organization has been approved by the county or city in which the land lies in the manner provided in Section 51093.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1178.
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