California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 5079.20

(a) Pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Public Works Board may acquire, on behalf of the office, fee title, or any lesser interest, in any real property whose preservation is required to meet the policies and objectives of the California Register, including any interest required to provide public access to cultural or historical resources.

(b) The office may accept gifts or dedications of real property in order to meet the purposes of this chapter.

(c) The office may enter into an option to purchase real property in order to meet the purposes of this chapter.