California Public Resources Code

§ 5080.18

PRC § 5080.18 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Ch. 1.2 · Art. 1

Statute text

A concession contract entered into pursuant to this article shall contain, but is not limited to, all of the following provisions:

(a)(1) The maximum term shall be 10 years, except that a term of more than 10 years may be provided if the director determines that the longer term is necessary to allow the concessionaire to amortize improvements made by the concessionaire, to facilitate the full use of a structure that is scheduled by the department for replacement or redevelopment, or to serve the best interests of the state. The term shall not exceed 20 years without specific authorization by statute. Except as provided in Section 5080.16, all renewals of concession contracts pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to competitive bidding requirements.

(2)The maximum term shall be 50 years if the concession contract is for the construction, development, and operation of multiple-unit lodging facilities equipped with full amenities, including plumbing and electrical, that is anticipated to exceed an initial cost of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in capital improvements in order to begin operation. The term for a concession contract described in this paragraph shall not exceed 50 years without specific authorization by statute. Except as provided in Section 5080.16, all renewals of concession contracts pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to competitive bidding requirements.

…

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 401, Sec. 7. (AB 1520) Effective January 1, 2026.