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CA Pub Res Code § 30906 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 30906.

30906.  It is the intent of the Legislature to invest in clean water projects that will do all of the following:(a) Assist small local communities in meeting water pollution control requirements.(b) Improve agricultural water quality and reduce pollutants in agricultural drainage water.(c) Implement urban stormwater treatment programs and reduce nonpoint sources of pollution.(d) Provide comprehensive capability to monitor and analyze water quality in groundwater basins throughout the state.(e) Improve water quality in coastal and marine waters, particularly those waters that affect marine protected areas and marine managed areas.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 714, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30907 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 30907.

30907.  It is the intent of the Legislature to require state agencies to encourage and support both of the following:(a) The development of coordinated and complementary strategies and solutions for watershed management across land ownership and agency jurisdictional boundaries.(b) Coordinated program delivery from state and federal agencies to fit the needs of individual watersheds.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30908 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 30908.

30908.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the state should coordinate and integrate its watershed programs and implement those programs by working with diverse interests at the local level. The state’s watershed management goals should include, but need not be limited to, maintaining and restoring healthy watersheds that support thriving communities, provide clean water, and sustain natural habitats for future generations.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30909 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 30909.

30909.  It is the intent of the Legislature to invest in watershed management partnerships that use a community-based collaborative approach to meeting the state’s watershed management goals. Allocation of funding should be balanced among large and small watersheds, coastal and inland watersheds, and effluent reduction and source protection, and should be geographically balanced. Priority should be given to projects and programs that implement programs that have multiple benefits.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30910 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 30910.

30910.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this chapter:(a) “Board” means the State Water Resources Control Board.(b)“Local public agency” means any city, county, city and county, or district.(c) “Nonprofit organization” means any California corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(5) of the federal Internal Revenue Code.(d) “Public agency” means a city, county, city and county, district, the state or any agency or department thereof, and applicants eligible for technical assistance under Section 319 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1329) or for grants under Section 320 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1330).(e) “Regional board” means a regional water quality control board.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30915 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Clean Beaches Program|Section 30915.

30915.  The purpose of this chapter is to provide authorization for projects that restore and protect the water quality and environment of coastal waters, estuaries, bays, and near shore waters.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30917 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Clean Beaches Program|Section 30917.

30917.  The board shall provide opportunity for public review and comment in awarding funds pursuant to this chapter, and may, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, adopt regulations to implement this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20.4 - WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT|CHAPTER 3.5 - Marine Managed Areas Program|Section 30920.

30920.  (a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide authorization for projects that restore and protect the water quality and environment of marine managed areas, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 36602, including areas of special biological significance, as defined in the California Ocean Plan adopted pursuant to Section 13170.2 of the Water Code.(b) The board shall give priority to projects that treat or otherwise remove existing waste discharges, or prevent probable waste discharges, into areas of special biological significance.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 714, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31000.

31000.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31001.

31001.  “Certified local coastal plan or program” means any plan or program or land use plan of a local program adopted by the commission pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 30500) of Division 20.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 807.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31002.

31002.  “Conservancy” means the State Coastal Conservancy.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31004.

31004.  “Commission” means the California Coastal Commission established under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 30300) of Division 20.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31005.

31005.  “Bay commission” means the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established under Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 967, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31006.

31006.  (a) “Coastal zone” means that area of the state as defined in Section 30103. Only for purposes of conservancy action in San Francisco Bay, the “coastal zone” also includes areas that are within the permit jurisdiction of the bay commission, as described in Section 66610 of the Government Code, with the exception of Contra Costa County lands from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge north and east to the termination of the bay commission boundary, except as provided in subdivision (b), as well as any uplands, wetlands, marshes, diked lands, and other watershed lands that significantly affect the environmental quality of the bay or are directly related to the public’s use and enjoyment of the bay, and other watershed lands within the nine counties adjacent to the bay that have waters that flow directly into the bay or the ocean.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), with respect to lands within Contra Costa County that are included within the permit jurisdiction of the bay commission, as described in Section 66610 of the Government Code, or that consist of any uplands, wetlands, marshes, diked lands, or other watershed lands that significantly affect the environmental quality of the bay or are directly related to the public’s use and enjoyment of the bay, the local public agency having jurisdiction over any such lands may formally request conservancy action by resolution.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 896, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31007.

31007.  “Coastal restoration project” means an action taken by a public agency, including the conservancy, or a nonprofit organization, to correct undesirable development patterns in the coastal zone.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31008 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31008.

31008.  “Coastal resource enhancement project” means an action taken by a public agency, including the conservancy, or a nonprofit organization, to restore, as nearly as possible, degraded natural areas to their original condition or to enhance the resource values of a coastal zone.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31009 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31009.

31009.  “Department” means the Department of Parks and Recreation.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31010.

31010.  “Local public agency” includes, but is not limited to, a city, county, city and county, district, association of governments, or joint powers agency.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31011.

31011.  Any funds received by the department pursuant to this division shall be deposited in the State Parks and Recreation Fund. Unless otherwise provided in this division, any funds received by the conservancy pursuant to this division shall be deposited in the State Coastal Conservancy Fund. The conservancy and the Controller shall establish separate accounts within the State Coastal Conservancy Fund for the purpose of separating deposits into the fund according to their origin.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1551, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31013 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31013.

31013.  “Nonprofit organization” means any private, nonprofit organization that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 469, Sec. 8. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31014 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31014.

31014.  “Bay plan” means the San Francisco Bay Plan as adopted by the bay commission.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 967, Sec. 3.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31015 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31015.

31015.  “Suisun Marsh Protection Plan” means the plan approved as provided in Division 19 (commencing with Section 29000).(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 967, Sec. 4.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31016 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31016.

31016.  “Local plan” means any land use plan of a local public agency, port district, regional park or open-space district, or recreation and park district whose jurisdiction is included, in whole or in part, within the jurisdiction of the conservancy within San Francisco Bay in the areas described in Section 31006.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 967, Sec. 4.5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31017 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 31017.

31017.  “Public agency” includes, but is not limited to, local public agencies, state agencies, federal agencies, colleges and universities, intergovernmental bodies, and federally recognized Indian tribes.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31050.

31050.  The Legislature finds and declares that the agricultural lands located within the coastal zone contribute substantially to the state and national food supply and are a vital part of the state’s economy.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31051 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31051.

31051.  The Legislature further finds and declares that agricultural lands located within the coastal zone should be protected from intrusion of nonagricultural uses, except where conversion to urban or other uses is in the long-term public interest.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31052 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31052.

31052.  The Legislature further finds and declares that lands within the coastal zone, principally in rural areas, are vacant or improperly utilized because of inadequate circulation patterns, poor lot layout, scattered ownerships, lack of recreation and open space, and other conditions which adversely affect the coastal environment and reduce opportunities for orderly development.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31053 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31053.

31053.  The Legislature further finds and declares that important fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, and scenic and environmental resources within the coastal zone have been degraded due to indiscriminate dredging, filling, and the intrusion of incompatible land uses.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31054 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31054.

31054.  It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to provide for the State Coastal Conservancy, which should report to the Governor and to the Legislature, with responsibility for implementing a program of agricultural protection, area restoration, and resource enhancement in the coastal zone within policies and guidelines established pursuant to Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000).(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31055 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31055.

31055.  No funds may be expended or granted under this division, unless and until such funds are appropriated by the Legislature.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31056 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - Declaration of State Policy and General Provisions|Section 31056.

31056.  (a) The conservancy is not required to provide funding for projects within the San Francisco Bay in the areas described in Section 31006, until the Legislature appropriates funds for such purposes.The conservancy shall expend funds specifically identified for the San Francisco Bay, whether from public or private sources, in the San Francisco Bay.(b) The bay commission may annually prepare and adopt a list of priority areas and concerns which are essential to the orderly implementation of the bay plan and the Suisun Marsh Protection Plan. The priority list shall provide guidance to the conservancy in its selection of San Francisco Bay projects.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 967, Sec. 5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31100.

31100.  There is in the Resources Agency the State Coastal Conservancy, consisting of the following seven members:(a) The chairperson of the commission.(b) The Secretary of the Resources Agency.(c) The Director of Finance.(d) Four members of the public, of which two shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Of the members appointed by the Governor, not more than one may be an elected official of a local government, and the official shall have been elected to an office in a local government whose territory is located wholly or partially in the coastal zone.Except for members appointed pursuant to subdivision (d), the members of the conservancy may designate one of their employees to serve on the conservancy in their absence.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1224, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31100.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31100.5.

31100.5.  Three Members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and three Members of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, shall meet with the conservancy and participate in its activities to the extent that such participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 930.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31101.

31101.  (a) The members appointed under subdivisions (a) and (d) of Section 31100 shall serve for a term of four years. However, if a member is appointed under subdivision (d) by reason of his or her status as a locally elected official, his or her membership shall cease 60 days after his or her term of office as a locally elected official ceases, and the Governor may appoint another person to complete the remainder of his or her term. Any person appointed under subdivision (d) of Section 31100 shall not be disqualified for membership and may complete his or her term in the event he or she is elected to a local office after his or her appointment.(b) Members appointed under subdivisions (a) and (d) of Section 31100 shall be compensated for attendance at regular meetings of the conservancy at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per day, and shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 210.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31102.

31102.  The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall select one of the public members to serve as the chair of the conservancy. The public member shall serve as chair at the pleasure of the secretary. A majority of the total authorized membership of the conservancy shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business under this division. The conservancy shall adopt its own regulations.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 213, Sec. 20. (AB 2768) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31103.

31103.  The conservancy shall determine the qualifications of, and it shall appoint and fix the salary of, the executive officer of the conservancy, who shall be exempt from civil service, and shall appoint such other staff as may be necessary to carry out the powers and functions set forth in this division. To the maximum extent possible, the conservancy shall utilize the staff of the commission for purposes of planning and project evaluation, and the staff of the Real Estate Services Division of the Department of General Services in carrying out acquisition, leasing, disposal, and other real property transactions authorized under this division.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31103.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31103.1.

31103.1.  Pursuant to Section 1090 of the Government Code, an officer or employee of the conservancy shall not be deemed to be financially interested in a contract made in their official capacity when all of the following conditions are met:(a) The financial interest in question is limited to the individual’s salary, per diem, or reimbursement for expenses as an officer or employee of the conservancy.(b) The individual is performing staff functions for the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority as part of their employment by the conservancy.(c) The contract involves a grant of funds by the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority to the conservancy.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 258, Sec. 25. (SB 155) Effective September 23, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 31104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 21 - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Establishment and Functions of the State Coastal Conservancy|Section 31104.

31104.  The conservancy may apply for and accept federal grants and receive gifts, donations, subventions, rents, royalties, and other financial support from public and private sources.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)