MANAGING SURPLUS STATE LANDS - 1312.1

(Renumbered: 11/2020)

(Revised 6/2014 and Renumbered from 1310)

Surplus land refers to land acquired by the state through purchase, condemnation, or donation, which is no longer needed for any state purpose.

Identification of Surplus State Lands— (Responsibility of state agencies)

Government Code Section 11011 et seq. requires each state agency to annually review all proprietary lands under its jurisdiction to identify and report to RESD any land that is excess to the agency’s foreseeable needs.

Reporting of Surplus State Lands— (Responsibility of DGS)

DGS is required to annually report to the Legislature the lands identified as excess by state agencies and request authorization to dispose of the lands by sale or otherwise.

The Annual Report to the State Legislature on Surplus Proprietary Land is prepared by –AMB’s Asset Enhancement Section. This report provides information about the excess properties submitted by agencies. It also serves as the basis for DGS sponsored legislation each year to obtain authorization to carry out the disposal of surplus properties.

Disposing of Surplus State Lands

After the Legislature authorizes the disposal of surplus properties, AMB’s Asset Enhancement Section performs the activities necessary to carry out the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition.