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CA Pub Res Code § 36300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Creation and Membership of the Task Force|Section 36300.

36300.  The Ocean Resources Task Force is hereby created in state government. The task force is composed of the following or their designee: the Secretary for Environmental Protection, the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, the State Public Health Officer, the Secretary of Transportation, the Chairperson or Executive Officer of the State Lands Commission as determined by the commission, the Chairperson or Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission as determined by the commission, the Chairperson or Executive Officer of the Coastal Conservancy as determined by the conservancy, the Chairperson or Executive Director of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission as determined by the commission, the Director of Conservation, the Director of Fish and Game, the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Office of Mine Reclamation, the Chairperson or Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board as determined by the board, the executive officer of each California regional water quality control board for a coastal region, the Director of Finance, the Chairperson or Executive Director of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission as determined by the commission, the Chairperson of the State Air Resources Board, the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, the Chairperson of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, the President of the University of California, the Chancellor of the California State University, and the Director of the California Sea Grant program.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 489. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Pub Res Code § 36301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Creation and Membership of the Task Force|Section 36301.

36301.  The chairperson of the task force shall be the Secretary of the Resources Agency, who shall provide all staff support required by the task force. The task force shall meet at the call of the chairperson.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1027, Sec. 6.)
CA Pub Res Code § 36302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Creation and Membership of the Task Force|Section 36302.

36302.  The chairperson of the task force, with advice from the task force, shall appoint the California Ocean Resources Advisory Committee, which, at a minimum, shall consist of the following: representatives of coastal local governments, relevant federal agencies, environmental and interest groups, the Legislature, and relevant industries such as oil and gas, hard minerals, biotechnology, commercial and sportfishing, seafood processing, aquaculture, transportation, tourism, and ports and harbors.The advisory committee shall review the draft of the report and plan of the task force and shall advise the task force in its preparation.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1027, Sec. 7.)
CA Pub Res Code § 36400 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Responsibilities and Duties of the Task Force|Section 36400.

36400.  The task force shall prepare a report and plan as required by Section 36500.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1027, Sec. 8.)
CA Pub Res Code § 36401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Responsibilities and Duties of the Task Force|Section 36401.

36401.  The chairperson of the task force shall submit the report and plan to the Governor and the Legislature as specified in Section 36500.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1027, Sec. 9.)
CA Pub Res Code § 36402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 27 - OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Responsibilities and Duties of the Task Force|Section 36402.

36402.  The task force shall provide opportunity for public review and comment following release of a draft scoping document and also following release of a draft report and plan. Public comments shall be submitted with the report and plan to the Governor and the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1027, Sec. 10.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 1 - Intent|Section 37000.

37000.  This division shall be known and may be cited as the “Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Act of 2000.”(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113, Sec. 1. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 1 - Intent|Section 37001.

37001.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The continued economic development of California will be fostered and improved if conflicts over the use of natural resources can be resolved without litigation or disputes.(b) The economic development of California can be facilitated if endangered species and other forms of plants, fish, and wildlife can be protected quickly and efficiently, so that development and agricultural use can proceed on other lands.(c) Water allocation decisions could be eased if water could be provided for fish, wildlife, and aquatic and riparian habitat without objection by other water users.(d) The intent of this division is to accommodate economic development and resolve land use and water disputes in a manner beneficial to all people in California, and to the benefit of California environmental quality.(e) The further intent of this division is to foster partnerships between the public and private sectors to resolve disputes and promote economic growth and environmental quality.(f) Conservation easements protect land, keep land in private ownership and on the tax rolls, and, where appropriate, are the preferred method to protect agricultural and habitat values.(g) The value of wildlife habitat to the state is very high, especially in the case of implementing habitat conservation plans and multispecies conservation plans.(h) Habitat stewardship shall be assisted and rewarded, and it is in the state’s interest to encourage landowners to perceive habitat as an asset rather than a liability.(i) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this division, to provide an additional tool for the protection of wildlife habitat, open space, and agricultural lands. However, there continues to be a recognized need for additional funding sources for park, wildlife, and recreation facilities, as well as for the preservation of open space and agricultural lands.(j) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this division to protect wildlife habitat, open space, and agricultural lands by providing up to one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) in tax credits for donations of qualified land.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113, Sec. 1. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 37002.

37002.  As used in this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Approval” or “approval for acceptance” means the board’s approval of the granting of a tax credit for a donation of property pursuant to the program.(b) “Board” means the Wildlife Conservation Board created pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1320) of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code.(c) “Conservation easement” means a conservation easement, as defined by Section 815.1 of the Civil Code, that is contributed in perpetuity.(d) “Department” means any entity created by statute within the Natural Resources Agency and authorized to hold title to land, or the Natural Resources Agency.(e) (1) “Designated nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code that has as a principal purpose the conservation of land and water resources and that is designated by a local government or a department to accept property pursuant to this division in lieu of the local government or a department. In order to be eligible to receive a donation of property pursuant to this division, a nonprofit organization shall have experience in land conservation.(2) If bond funds are used pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 37030), the designated nonprofit organization shall also meet the eligibility requirements specified in the relevant provision of the applicable bond act, for a nonprofit organization.(f) “Donee” means any of the following:(1) A department to which a donor has applied to donate property.(2) A local government that has submitted a joint application with a department requesting approval of a donation of property to that local government.(3) A local government that has submitted an application directly to the board.(4) A designated nonprofit organization.(g) “Donor” means a property owner that donates, or submits an application to donate, property pursuant to the program.(h) (1) “Local government” means any city, county, city and county, or any district, as defined in Section 5902 or in Division 26 (commencing with Section 35100), or any joint powers authority made up of one or more of those entities or those entities and departments.(2) If bond funds are used pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 37030), “local government” also includes any other local governmental entity eligible to receive bond funds pursuant to the relevant provision of the applicable bond act.(i) “Program” means the Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program authorized by this division.(j) “Property” means any real property, and any perpetual interest therein, including land, conservation easements, and land containing water rights, as well as water rights.(k) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 220, Sec. 2. (AB 94) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 3 - Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program|Section 37005.

37005.  The Wildlife Conservation Board shall implement the program. The board may request staff services from any department that submits an application and a proposal for a donation of property to the board.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 3 - Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program|Section 37006.

37006.  (a) Under the program, upon approval by the board, a donor may contribute qualified property to a donee and receive a tax credit for a portion of the value of the property, as provided in Sections 17053.30 and 23630 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(b) The board shall adopt guidelines or regulations to implement the program, including procedures for applications submitted pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 37010) and for the evaluation of properties proposed to be contributed pursuant to the program. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the guidelines or regulations adopted pursuant to this section.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 4 - Procedures|Section 37010.

37010.  Applications shall be submitted to the donee to which the donor proposes to contribute the property.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113, Sec. 1. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 4 - Procedures|Section 37011.

37011.  At a minimum, each application shall contain all of the following:(a) The identification of the donor and donee.(b) A description of the property, including documentation of how the property meets the criteria and qualifies for acceptance under the program.(c) A property appraisal meeting the requirements of Section 170 of Title 26 of the United States Code, setting forth the fair market value of the property.(d) (1) A certification by the donor that the donor received no other valuable consideration for the donation of property.(2) A certification by the donor that the contribution was not, and is not, required to satisfy a condition imposed upon the donor by any lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued by one or more public agencies, including, but not limited to, the mitigation of significant effects on the environment of a project pursuant to an approved environmental impact report or mitigated negative declaration required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)).(e) A certification by the donor that the application discloses any known or suspected environmental conditions associated with the property.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37012 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 4 - Procedures|Section 37012.

37012.  (a) Each donee shall evaluate applications submitted to it and prepare a plan for the board that sets forth the donee’s priorities for acquisition of property that qualifies under the program. Consistent with the criteria established for the program, each donee may use its own priority lists and procedures in determining which properties or types of properties shall be given priority.(b) Each donee or the board may request that the applicant supply further information reasonably necessary to allow the donee or the board to evaluate the proposed donation. (c) The department may accept contributions of money from any taxpayer to pay or reimburse the costs of appraisal, escrow, title, and other transaction costs associated with the contribution of any particular property or set of properties, including any environmental assessments required by the department, and the costs of preparing any necessary management plan for the property or set of properties.(d) Prior to acquiring an easement or other interest in land pursuant to this division, a public hearing shall be held by the donee, if the donee is a public agency, or by the board if the donee is a designated nonprofit organization, in the local community. Notice shall be given by the donee or the board to the county board of supervisors of the affected county, adjacent landowners, affected water districts, local municipalities, and other interested parties, as determined by the donee or the board.(e) When submitting a donation of qualified property to the board for final approval, the donee shall provide the board with the fair market value of the property proposed for acceptance, based on appraisals that have been reviewed and approved by the Department of General Services.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37013 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 4 - Procedures|Section 37013.

37013.  The board shall provide a list to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Franchise Tax Board, in the form and manner determined by the Franchise Tax Board, of the names, taxpayer identification numbers, including taxpayer identification numbers of each partner or shareholder, as applicable, a legal description of the donated property, and the total amount of the tax credit approved for each donation.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37014 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 4 - Procedures|Section 37014.

37014.  Assets received by a donee pursuant to this division shall not be deemed transfers pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 2780) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code. Funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund, the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program Fund created pursuant to Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code, the State Parks and Recreation Fund, and the Wildlife Restoration Fund, may not be used to fund the tax credit authorized pursuant to this division.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113, Sec. 1. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37020.

37020.  (a) Nothing in this division authorizes or increases the authority of any state or local public agency to use eminent domain to acquire private property.(b) Nothing in this division diminishes existing land or water rights held by easement holders in any property proposed for donation.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37021 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37021.

37021.  (a) If any property approved for acceptance pursuant to this division is later transferred by the donee, the use of the property shall be restricted by deed to the conservation purposes for which the property was contributed pursuant to the program. If the board determines that the conservation purposes for which the property was contributed can no longer be achieved due to significantly changed circumstances beyond the control of the donee that accepted the property, the proceeds of the sale shall be used by the donee that accepted the property to acquire land in California of equal or greater value and comparable public resources values, as determined by the board. The land acquired shall meet the criteria of Section 37015. Nothing in this division prohibits the transfer of donated property to a nonprofit organization that is qualified to manage the property for the purposes intended by this division, if the terms of this section are met. Any local government or nonprofit organization seeking to sell land pursuant to this subdivision shall first obtain the approval of the board.(b) Other than as provided by subdivision (a), property approved for acceptance pursuant to this division shall be used only for purposes consistent with Section 37015.(c) (1) If any unauthorized use is made of the property after the property is donated to a local government or nonprofit organization pursuant to this program, the local government or nonprofit organization shall seek to terminate the unauthorized use and restore the conservation benefits for which the property was contributed. If the board determines that the unauthorized use has not been terminated and the conservation benefits fully restored within a reasonable period of time, the fee title owner of the property shall pay to the state the greater of the following:(A) The fair market value of the property based on appraisals when accepted by the board.(B) The fair market value of the property based on appraisals at the time of and based on the unauthorized use of the property.(2) The department that is the donee or the board may seek injunctive relief to prevent the unauthorized use of the property, or may assume ownership or management of the property to assure that it is used in the manner originally authorized.(d) The board shall develop a process to monitor the uses of any land that a local government or nonprofit organization receives pursuant to this division in order to ensure those uses are in conformance with the purposes for which the property is accepted.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 113) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37022.

37022.  (a) Tax credits may be awarded pursuant to this division only if the amount of all lost revenue resulting from the award of tax credits is reimbursed by transfer to the General Fund of moneys that are not from the General Fund. Tax Credits shall not be awarded subsequent to the 2014–15 fiscal year without further statutory authorization.(b) For purposes of this section, “moneys that are not from the General Fund” means any of the following:(1) State bond funds as described in Section 37032.(2) State funds available for the purposes of this division, other than funds specified in Section 37014.(3) Court settlements.(4) Private or public donations.(5) Local government funds of any type.(6) Federal funds available for the purposes of this division.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 220, Sec. 3. (AB 94) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37023.

37023.  The donee shall allow public access to the property to the extent that public access is consistent with the purposes for which the property is accepted. Before providing public access to the property, the donee shall develop a plan that minimizes the impact of public access on adjacent landowners in order to avoid infringement on the customary husbandry practices on adjacent or nearby agricultural or timber operations and that establishes a setback or buffer area, as necessary. This section does not require access to privately owned lands for which a conservation easement is contributed pursuant to this division unless the conservation easement provides for public access.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37024 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37024.

37024.  If the city, county, or city and county in which the property is located objects to acceptance of the property, the city, county, or city and county, as appropriate, may request the Director of Finance to disapprove the acceptance of the property. These objections may relate to the city’s, county’s, or city and county’s conservation and development policies and their general plans, the efficient use and delivery of infrastructure, and the potential loss of property tax revenue. The Director of Finance may disapprove acceptance after reviewing the objections of the city, county, or city and county. The Director of Finance shall provide a written explanation for his or her decision to the affected city, county, or city and county.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 37025 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 28 - NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000|CHAPTER 6 - Miscellaneous|Section 37025.

37025.  Any donee accepting property pursuant to the program shall own and maintain any setback or buffer area that may be necessary for the use of that property in accordance with this division, in order to avoid infringement on the customary husbandry practices on adjacent or nearby agricultural or timber operations.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 900, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2001.)