Section 10211.
10211. “Agricultural conservation easement,” “conservation easement,” or “easement” means an interest in land, less than fee simple, that represents the right to prevent the development or improvement of the land, as specified in Section 815.1 of the Civil Code, for any primary purpose other than agricultural production. The easement shall be granted for the California […]
Section 10212.
10212. “Applicant” means an entity listed in Section 815.3 of the Civil Code that applies for a grant authorized pursuant to this division. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 502, Sec. 3. (AB 2964) Effective January 1, 2023.)
Section 10213.
10213. (a) “Agricultural land” means prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, unique farmland, farmland of local importance, and grazing land as defined in the Guidelines for the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, pursuant to Section 65570 of the Government Code. (b) In those areas of the state where lands have not been surveyed for classification pursuant to […]
Section 10214.
10214. “Department” means the Department of Conservation. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 931, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
Section 10215.
10215. “Director” means the Director of Conservation. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 931, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
Section 10216.
10216. “Fund” means the California Farmland Conservancy Program Fund created pursuant to Section 10230. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 503, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)
Section 10218.
10218. “Husbandry practices” means agricultural activities, such as those specified in subdivision (e) of Section 3482.5 of the Civil Code, conducted or maintained for commercial purposes in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the same locality. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 83, […]
Section 10219.
10219. “Local government” means a city or county. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 931, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
Section 10220.
10220. “Local government program” means the policies and implementation measures of a local government to conserve agricultural land. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 931, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
Section 10221.
10221. “Nonprofit organization” means an organization described in subdivision (a) of Section 815.3 of the Civil Code. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 502, Sec. 5. (AB 2964) Effective January 1, 2023.)