2009 California Public Resources Code - Section 4701-4703 :: Article 4. Gifts Of Land And Contributions

4701.  The director, upon the recommendation of the board, may
accept on behalf of the state gifts of land suitable for forestry
purposes or suitable for the purposes of reforestation or
afforestation, and may receive contributions from any source for the
purchase, or the care and maintenance, of such land. The
recommendation of the board shall be made by resolution duly adopted
at a regular meeting.

4702.  The acceptance of the land or contributions shall be subject
to such conditions or restrictions as the board deems advisable. Any
conditions or restrictions required by the board shall be clearly set
forth in the resolution of the board which recommends acceptance of
the land or contributions and in the instruments of conveyance.

4703.  Before accepting conveyance of the land, the director shall
have the title examined. He 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.