Public Resources Code section 4703

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.

Source: Section 4703, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4703. (updated Jul. 23, 2021; accessed Sep. 15, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 4703, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4703. (last accessed May 12, 2025).