The office may acquire and hold historical resources, artifacts, or objects, or any interest therein, that are required to provide public access to cultural or historical resources. These items may be acquired by purchase, option to purchase, gift, exchange, dedication, or any combination thereof.
Source:
Section 5079.21, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=5079.21..