Local government: Williamson Act.

Under existing law, the Williamson Act, if the county or city or the landowner serves notice of intent not to renew a contract entered into pursuant to that act, the existing contract remains in effect for the balance of the period remaining on the contract. The act requires the county or city, within 30 days of the expiration of the contract, to deliver notice of expiration to the Director of Conservation. This bill would provide that failure by the city or county to provide the director with the required notice does not invalidate the expiration of the contract.