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CA Pub Res Code § 32365 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32365.

32365.  The conservancy may sue and be sued.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32366 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32366.

32366.  (a) The conservancy may acquire from willing sellers or transferors interests in real property and improve, lease, or transfer interests in real property, in order to carry out the purposes of this division.(b) The conservancy shall use conservation easements to accomplish ecosystem restoration whenever feasible.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32368 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32368.

32368.  The conservancy may enter into an agreement with a public agency, nonprofit organization, or private entity for the construction, management, or maintenance of facilities authorized by the conservancy.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32370 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32370.

32370.  The conservancy shall not exercise the power of eminent domain.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32372 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32372.

32372.  (a) The conservancy may pursue and accept funds from various sources, including, but not limited to, federal, state, and local funds or grants, gifts, donations, bequests, devises, subventions, grants, rents, royalties, or other assistance and funds from public and private sources.(b) The conservancy may accept fees levied by others.(c) The conservancy may create and manage endowments.(d) All funds received by the conservancy shall be deposited in the fund for expenditure for the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32376 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32376.

32376.  Within two years of hiring an executive officer, the board shall prepare and adopt a strategic plan to achieve the goals of the conservancy. The plan shall describe its interaction with local, regional, state, and federal land use, recreation, water and flood management, and habitat conservation and protection efforts within and adjacent to the Delta. The strategic plan shall establish priorities and criteria for projects and programs, based upon an assessment of program requirements, institutional capabilities, and funding needs throughout the Delta. The strategic plan shall be consistent with the Delta Plan, the Delta Protection Commission’s resources management plan, the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act of 1977 (Division 19 (commencing with Section 29000)), and the Habitat Management, Preservation and Restoration Plan for the Suisun Marsh.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32378 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32378.

32378.  (a) The conservancy may expend funds and award grants and loans to facilitate collaborative planning efforts and to develop projects and programs that are designed to further the purposes of this division.(b) The conservancy may provide and make available technical information, expertise, and other nonfinancial assistance to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal organizations, to support program and project development and implementation.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32380 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32380.

32380.  The conservancy may acquire water or water rights to support the goals of the conservancy.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32381 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.3 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers, Duties, and Limitations|Section 32381.

32381.  This division does not grant to the conservancy any of the following:(a) The power of a city or county to regulate land use.(b) The power to regulate any activities on land, except as the owner of an interest in the land, or pursuant to an agreement with, or a license or grant of management authority from, the owner of an interest in the land.(c) The power over water rights held by others.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 37. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32500.

32500.  This division shall be known, and may be cited, as the San Joaquin River Conservancy Act.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32501.

32501.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the San Joaquin River, its broad corridors, and its prominent bluffs constitute a unique and important environmental, cultural, scientific, agricultural, educational, recreational, scenic, flood water conveyance, and wildlife resource that should be preserved for the enjoyment of, and appreciation by, present and future generations.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32502.

32502.  The Legislature further finds and declares that the San Joaquin River Parkway Task Force, representing diverse state and local interests, has developed a San Joaquin River Parkway Plan which, in concept, outlines and provides a structural framework for ideas for establishing the San Joaquin River Parkway. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this division to implement the task force recommendation for a managing entity for the proposed parkway.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32503.

32503.  The Legislature further finds and declares that local jurisdiction is divided among the County of Fresno, the County of Madera, and the City of Fresno. Additionally, the state has property interests in the river bottom. It is the intent of the Legislature that the San Joaquin River Conservancy shall promote the parkway and coordinate efforts and mediate differences among the local jurisdictions and the state.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32504.

32504.  As used in this division:(a) “Board” means the governing board of the San Joaquin River Conservancy.(b) “Conservancy” means the San Joaquin River Conservancy.(c) “Member agencies” means the City of Fresno and Counties of Fresno and Madera.(d) “Nonprofit organization” means an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.(e) “Parkway” means the San Joaquin River Parkway, as described in Section 32510.(f) “Tribal organization” means an Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, or a tribal agency authorized by a tribe, which is one or both of the following:(1) Recognized by the United States Secretary of the Interior and identified within the most current Federal Register.(2) Listed on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission as a California Native American tribe.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. (AB 559) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32505 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32505.

32505.  The conservancy shall commence to function upon the occurrence of either of the following events:(a) Approval by a four-fifths vote of the governing bodies of the member agencies.(b) Approval by a majority of the voters voting on the proposition of whether the conservancy should commence to function at an election called for that purpose by the Boards of Supervisors of Fresno and Madera Counties within those counties. The election may be consolidated with any other election within those counties.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 32506.

32506.  If the governing body of any member agency approves formation of the conservancy by a four-fifths vote, the election may be held only within the member agency or agencies not so approving formation.If one member agency fails to approve the formation of the conservancy and it is not approved by the voters of that member agency, the conservancy may function to acquire and maintain parkway lands only within the jurisdictions of the approving member agencies. A member agency may withdraw from the conservancy within one year after the conservancy commences to function.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32510.

32510.  The San Joaquin River Conservancy is hereby established in the Resources Agency to acquire and manage public lands within the San Joaquin River Parkway, which shall consist of the San Joaquin River and approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of the river between Friant Dam and the Highway 99 crossing. Approximately 1,900 acres of the parkway shall be located in Madera County and 4,000 acres in Fresno County, of which approximately 1,250 acres are already in public ownership. The conservancy shall acquire and manage these lands in the parkway to provide a harmonious combination of low-impact recreational and educational uses and wildlife protection through the preservation of the San Joaquin River, existing publicly owned lands, the wildlife corridor, and natural reserves.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32511.

32511.  The conservancy shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of the parkway. The conservancy shall close to the public any lands or facilities which it is unable to maintain in a clean and safe manner and to adequately protect the wildlife and rights of adjacent property owners from the public, including areas downstream from the Highway 99 crossing affected by the use of the parkway.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32512 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32512.

32512.  The area under the jurisdiction of the conservancy includes that area of the parkway which is acquired by the conservancy. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 610, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32513 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32513.

32513.  The jurisdiction of the conservancy consists of land and water areas acquired for parkway use within the parkway whether by purchase or lease; other public lands operated by the conservancy on behalf of another public agency; and private lands which are in a land mitigation bank or which are adjacent to the parkway and downstream from the Highway 99 crossing and for which the owner desires the conservancy’s management and protection services or which are subject to a voluntary resource management agreement entered into with the conservancy.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32514 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32514.

32514.  The conservancy shall coordinate the activities of state and local agencies and private entities interested in the San Joaquin River and its resources. State and local agencies shall retain title to any land owned within the boundaries of the parkway. Local agencies may enter into an agreement to transfer responsibility for the management of the land to the conservancy. Where there is no state or local public agency with operating and management responsibility, the conservancy shall exercise that responsibility. All zoning or land use regulations shall remain the exclusive authority of the member agencies.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32516 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32516.

32516.  A quorum shall constitute a majority of the voting members of the board. Meetings of the governing board shall be subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 171, Sec. 3. (AB 559) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32517 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32517.

32517.  The voting members of the board shall serve for four-year terms. Any member who is an elected or appointed official who ceases to hold that office shall automatically cease to be a member of the board. The office of any member of the board who is required to be a resident of a member agency shall become vacant upon that member ceasing to be a resident of the member agency.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1171, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32518 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32518.

32518.  Members who are not elected or appointed officials shall receive compensation in an amount set by the board, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75) for each day, or portion thereof, and not to exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) in any year, while attending meetings of the board, or engaged upon official business of the board. All members shall receive reimbursement for actual, necessary, and reasonable expenses. Any member may waive compensation.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32519 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32519.

32519.  The voting members of the board shall annually elect from among the voting members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. If the office of the chairperson or vice chairperson becomes vacant, a new chairperson or vice chairperson shall be elected by the voting members of the board to serve for the remainder of the term. A person shall not serve as chairperson for more than two consecutive terms.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 171, Sec. 5. (AB 559) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32520 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 2 - The San Joaquin River Conservancy|Section 32520.

32520.  The conservancy shall obtain and maintain adequate liability insurance or its equivalent, and defend and indemnify the member agencies for acts or omissions of the conservancy’s agents, employees, volunteers, and servants.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32525.

32525.  The conservancy shall have, and may exercise, all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of this division, except as otherwise provided. The conservancy shall have no power to levy a tax, to regulate land use, or to exercise the power of eminent domain.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32526 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32526.

32526.  The conservancy shall facilitate and coordinate the activities of its employees with personnel of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Fish and Game, and local law enforcement and rescue agencies.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32527.

32527.  The conservancy may adopt and enforce regulations governing the use of parkway lands and activities within the parkway; the protection and management of native riparian vegetation, wildlife, and other natural resources on parkway lands; and the protection of archaeological sites.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32527.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32527.5.

32527.5.  (a) A person who violates any of the posted regulations adopted by the conservancy governing lands owned or managed by the conservancy is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).(b) Any regulation adopted by the conservancy governing lands owned or managed by the conservancy may be enforced by any duly authorized California peace officer.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. (AB 1506) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32528 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32528.

32528.  The conservancy may implement the San Joaquin River Parkway Task Force Plan and may adopt and carry out management plans for the protection of the natural and recreational resources of the parkway.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32529 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32529.

32529.  The conservancy may manage, operate, administer, and maintain the parkway and its facilities. Land acquired by the conservancy shall not be open to public use until the board determines there are adequate funds available for the management of those lands. The conservancy may adopt regulations governing the use by the public of conservancy lands and may provide for their enforcement.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32530.

32530.  The conservancy may employ an executive officer and other staff to perform those functions that cannot be provided by the existing personnel of member agencies on a contractual basis or by volunteers.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32531 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32531.

32531.  The conservancy may recruit and coordinate volunteers and experts to conduct interpretive and recreational programs and to assist with construction projects and the maintenance of parkway facilities.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32532 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32532.

32532.  The conservancy may determine acquisition priorities and may acquire real property or any interest in real property within the parkway from willing sellers and at fair market value or on other mutually acceptable terms. The conservancy may acquire the property, itself, or may coordinate the acquisition through a member agency or other public agencies with appropriate responsibility and available funding or land to exchange. The conservancy may provide technical assistance to landowners to ensure that their activities are compatible with or enhance the parkway. The conservancy may hold remainder interests in those instances where owners desire to sell but retain a life estate, and may create and administer a mitigation land bank and arrange land exchanges. The overall objective of the conservancy shall be to assist in accomplishing land transactions that are mutually beneficial to the landowner and the parkway by adding value to the land, while meeting natural resource conservation and other parkway objectives.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 32533 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 22.5 - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 32533.

32533.  The conservancy may undertake site improvement projects; regulate public access; revegetate and otherwise rehabilitate degraded areas, in consultation with other public agencies with appropriate jurisdiction and expertise; upgrade deteriorating facilities; and construct new facilities as needed for outdoor recreation, nature appreciation and interpretation, and natural resource protection. These projects may be undertaken by the conservancy itself or by member agencies, with the conservancy providing overall coordination through setting priorities for projects and assuring uniformity of approach.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1012, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)