SB 608

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Existing law sets forth the grounds for a claim of title by adverse possession. Existing law also requires that a person claiming title in an action for adverse possession show that the land has been occupied and claimed for the period of 5 years continuously, and the party or person, their predecessors and grantors have paid all taxes, as provided. This bill would provide that a nonpublic entity has no right under the doctrine of adverse possession to possess, occupy, or own public property or claim a public property by adverse possession. The bill would prohibit a public entity, as defined, from selling real property or conveying a durable interest in real property, except by official action and if leased, such that the public entity maintains a reversionary interest in the property conveyed. The bill would provide that any sale or conveyance made or claimed in violation of its provisions may be voided by any party to the conveyance.