As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings noted:
(a) "Secretary" means the Secretary for Resources, State of California.(b) "Governing Body" means the governing body of any county, city, or city and county.(c) "Authorized Representative" means the individual appointed and authorized by resolution of the governing body to act on behalf of the governing body.(d) "Effective Date" means the last day on which an instrument meeting requirements under Section 422 of the Revenue and Taxation Code can be signed or accepted and recorded, and the instrument is effective for assessment purposes and state payment in the forthcoming fiscal year.(e) "Application Report" means the application and the accompanying material described in these regulations submitted to the Secretary for the determination of the eligibility and entitlement of a governing body for state payments under the Open Space Subvention Act.(f) "Contract," "Agreement," "Scenic Restriction," and "Open Space Easement," shall have the meanings as defined in Section 421 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(g) "Enforceable Restriction" shall have the meaning as defined in Section 422 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(h) "Prime agricultural land" has the same meaning as provided in Government Code section 51201(c).(i) "Director" shall mean the Director of the Department of Conservation.(j) "Continuing" contract shall mean a contract that is not undergoing nonrenewal.(k) "Non-prime land" shall mean any land other than prime agricultural land.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 14102
1. New subsections (h)-(j) and new NOTE filed 5-19-2000; operative 6-18-2000 (Register 2001, No. 3).
2. New subsection (k) filed 1-21-2003; operative 1-21-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Sections 16144, 16154 and 65570, Government Code. Reference: Sections 16142, 16144, 16154 and 65570, Government Code.
1. New subsections (h)-(j) and newNote filed 5-19-2000; operative 6-18-2000 (Register 2001, No. 3).
2. New subsection (k) filed 1-21-2003; operative 1-21-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 4).