Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this division.
General ProvisionsDefinitions
Section § 10210
This section essentially says that the definitions provided in this article are used to interpret and understand this part of the law, unless it's obvious that something else is meant.
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Section § 10211
This law explains what an agricultural conservation easement is. It's a legal agreement that allows a landowner to protect their land from being developed for non-agricultural uses. The landowner grants this easement permanently to certain organizations. It's like a promise tied to the land that it will stay used for agriculture.
“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 Farmland Conservancy Program by the owner of a fee simple interest in land to any of the organizations or entities specified in Section 815.3 of the Civil Code. It shall be granted in perpetuity as the equivalent of covenants running with the land.
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Section § 10212
The term "Applicant" refers to any organization mentioned in Civil Code Section 815.3 that seeks a grant under this division.
“Applicant” means an entity listed in Section 815.3 of the Civil Code that applies for a grant authorized pursuant to this division.
applicant definition grant application Civil Code Section 815.3
Section § 10213
This section defines what is meant by "agricultural land" in California. It includes different types such as prime farmland and grazing land, as per the criteria in the state's Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. If the land hasn't been classified yet according to those standards, it must still qualify as "prime agricultural land" based on another specific section of the Government Code.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 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)CA Public Resources Code § 10213(b) In those areas of the state where lands have not been surveyed for classification pursuant to subdivision (a), land shall meet the requirements of “prime agricultural land” as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 51201 of the Government Code.
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Section § 10214
This section defines "Department" as the Department of Conservation.
“Department” means the Department of Conservation.
Department of Conservation definition of department California Department of Conservation
Section § 10215
In this section, the term 'Director' refers specifically to the Director of Conservation.
“Director” means the Director of Conservation.
Director of Conservation terminology definition
Section § 10216
The term “Fund” refers to the California Farmland Conservancy Program Fund, which was established according to the rules outlined in Section 10230.
“Fund” means the California Farmland Conservancy Program Fund created pursuant to Section 10230.
California Farmland Conservancy Program Fund Fund definition farmland preservation
Section § 10218
Husbandry practices refer to agricultural activities done for commercial reasons. These activities must align with the usual practices and standards that other farms in the same area follow.
“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.
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Section § 10219
This law section defines 'local government' simply as a city or county.
“Local government” means a city or county.
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Section § 10220
This section defines a "local government program" as the policies and actions a local government takes to protect and preserve agricultural land.
“Local government program” means the policies and implementation measures of a local government to conserve agricultural land.
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Section § 10221
This law defines a 'nonprofit organization' as one that fits the description found in another section of the law, specifically Section 815.3(a) of the Civil Code.
To fully understand what qualifies as a nonprofit, you would need to look at Section 815.3(a) in the Civil Code.
“Nonprofit organization” means an organization described in subdivision (a) of Section 815.3 of the Civil Code.
nonprofit organization definition Section 815.3(a)
Section § 10222
This law defines the term "Program" as referring specifically to the California Farmland Conservancy Program, which is set up under this particular division of the legal code.
“Program” means the California Farmland Conservancy Program established under this division.
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Section § 10223
This section defines the term "Secretary" as the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency.
Secretary Natural Resources Agency definition
Section § 10224
This law defines what a 'resource conservation district' is, specifying that it refers to districts created under Division 9, starting from Section 9001.
“Resource conservation district” means a resource conservation district established pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9001).
resource conservation conservation district Division 9
Section § 10224.5
This section explains that the term "restriction" should be understood as it is defined in Section 784 of the Civil Code. It's essentially pointing to another legal document for the specific meaning of the word "restriction."
“Restriction” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 784 of the Civil Code.
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