Section 5063 Of Article 3. Cancellation Of Assessments On Public Lands On Application Of Property Owner From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 1. >> Part 9. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.

. This article does not apply if the assessee of the public land, after the assessment:
  (a) Obtained from the United States or this State a patent or the absolute title to the land.
  (b) Retains any interest in the land.
  (c) Has been in possession of the land.