Section 258 Of Article 2.5. Acquisition And Disposal Of Property From California Water Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2.5. >> Article 2.5.

. The authority conferred by this code to acquire real property for state dam and water purposes includes authority to acquire for future needs. The department is authorized to lease any lands which are held for state dam and water purposes and are not presently needed therefor on such terms and conditions as the director may fix and to maintain and care for such property in order to secure rent therefrom.