The key date is April 22, 1850; Section 3; Chapter 140. The site was taken from the General laws of the State of CA complied by Theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.The key date is April 22, 1850; Section 3; Chapter 140. The site was taken from the General laws of the State of CA complied by Theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.