(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), âBlues Beach propertyâ means the property that meets the following description: (i) The department acquired the property for state highway purposes. (ii) The property is located along State Route 1 between post mile 73.65 and post mile 75.62 in the unincorporated community of Westport in the County of Mendocino. (B) âBlues Beach propertyâ does not include property that is part of the highway-operating right-of-way. (2) âCalifornia Native American tribeâ means the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, the Round Valley Indian Tribes, or the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians. (3) âQualified nonprofit corporationâ means a nonprofit corporation that is qualified pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is organized by one or more California Native American tribes for the purpose of environmental protection, including the protection of Native American cultural resources. A qualified nonprofit corporation may include other Native American tribes besides California Native American tribes if their participation in the nonprofit is approved by a majority of the California Native American tribes organizing the nonprofit. (b) The department may, upon terms, standards, and conditions approved by the commission, transfer the Blues Beach property at no cost to a qualified nonprofit corporation in accordance with this section. (c) The conditions of the transfer of the Blues Beach property pursuant to subdivision (b) shall require the Blues Beach property to be maintained as a natural habitat and for protection of Native American cultural resources. (d) As a condition to the transfer of the Blues Beach property pursuant to subdivision (b), the department may enter into an agreement with the transferee on a written plan to manage the Blues Beach property in accordance with this section. (e) The department shall provide the fiscal and transportation policy committees of the Legislature with at least 30 days prior written notice of the transfer to facilitate the Legislatureâs review of the transfer. (f) (1) The qualified nonprofit corporation to which the department transfers the Blues Beach property shall assume the long-term responsibility for the future maintenance of the property. (2) (A) If the qualified nonprofit corporation fails to maintain the Blues Beach property in the manner required by this section, or if the qualified nonprofit corporation ceases to exist, the property shall automatically revert to the department. (B) Any costs, including legal costs, associated with reversion pursuant to this paragraph shall not accrue to the department. (g) (1) All deeds conveying the Blues Beach property in accordance with this section shall include a restriction limiting the use of the property to public access, natural habitat, and the protection of Native American cultural resources. (2) All deeds conveying the Blues Beach property in accordance with this section and deeds related to a transfer or assignment of property under this section shall be filed with the county recorderâs office in the county where the property is located and shall be consistent with Section 30609.5 of the Public Resources Code. (h) A qualified nonprofit corporation to which the department transfers the Blues Beach property pursuant to this section shall not do any of the following: (1) Transfer or assign the Blues Beach property to another entity without approval from the department and compliance with this section. (2) Transfer or use the property for any other purpose than the purposes authorized in this section. (3) Subdivide the property. (4) Allow the property to be used to obtain development approval for other property or to provide mitigation for the development of other property. (5) Charge monetary fees to access the property. (6) Permit commercial or retail development on the property. (7) Permit gaming
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