Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an exemption to California’s Surplus Land Act for the City of Anaheim’s potential sale or lease of Angel Stadium. Specifically, it requires any materials related to the transaction to refer to the Los Angeles Angels as the ‘Anaheim Angels.’ However, this requirement would not apply if the city reaches an agreement with the team regarding their affiliation. The bill also includes legislative findings related to the need for a special statute due to past issues surrounding the stadium’s potential sale.
Key provisions
- Requires materials related to Angel Stadium sales/leases to refer to the Los Angeles Angels as the ‘Anaheim Angels’ if an exemption is granted.
- States the legislature’s intent that this requirement would not apply if Anaheim reaches an agreement with the Angels.
- Establishes a legislative finding regarding the necessity of a special statute.
- Amends Government Code Section 56000 to rename the act.
Who is affected
- City of Anaheim
- Los Angeles Angels
- Local governments in California
- Major League Baseball
Notable changes
- Creates an exemption to the Surplus Land Act for Angel Stadium.
- Specifies a preferred name for the Los Angeles Angels within Anaheim-related materials.
- Addresses past concerns regarding the stadium’s potential sale.
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