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CA Fish & Game Code § 1913 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 10 - Native Plant Protection|Section 1913.

1913.  (a) The provisions of this chapter are not intended and shall not be construed as authorizing any public agency to mandate, prescribe, or otherwise regulate agricultural operations or management practices, including the clearing of land for agricultural practices or fire control measures.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1911, timber operations in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with Section 4511 of the Public Resources Code), or required mining assessment work pursuant to federal or state mining laws, or the removal of endangered or rare native plants from a canal, lateral ditch, building site, or road, or other right-of-way by the owner of the land or his agent, or the performance by a public agency or a publicly or privately owned public utility of its obligation to provide service to the public, shall not be restricted by this chapter because of the presence of rare or endangered plants, except as provided in subdivision (c) of this section.(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, where the owner of land has been notified by the department pursuant to Section 1903.5 that a rare or endangered native plant is growing on such land, the owner shall notify the department at least 10 days in advance of changing the land use to allow for salvage of such plant. The failure by the department to salvage such plant within 10 days of notification shall entitle the owner of the land to proceed without regard to this chapter. Submission of a timber harvesting plan pursuant to the Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with Section 4511 of the Public Resources Code) shall constitute notice under this section. Converting from one type of agricultural use, as defined in Section 51201 of the Government Code, to another type of agricultural use shall not constitute a change in land use.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1181.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1925 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 11 - California Desert Native Plants|Section 1925.

1925.  The department shall enforce the provisions of the California Desert Native Plants Act Division 23 (commencing with Section 80001) of the Food and Agricultural Code except that permits, tags, seals, and wood receipts shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 80101) of Division 23 of the Food and Agricultural Code, by the county agricultural commissioner or the sheriff. Nothing in the California Desert Native Plants Act, or any other law, prohibits the department from taking, for scientific or propagation purposes, any species of native plants. The department may import, propagate, and distribute native plants, and the California Desert Native Plants Act does not apply to those activities.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 106, Sec. 34.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1926 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 11 - California Desert Native Plants|Section 1926.

1926.  In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall cooperate fully with the Department of Food and Agriculture.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 443.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1930 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1930.

1930.  The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) Areas containing diverse ecological and geological characteristics are vital to the continual health and well-being of the state’s natural resources and of its citizens.(b) Many habitats and ecosystems that constitute the state’s natural diversity are in danger of being lost.(c) Connectivity between wildlife habitats is important to the long-term viability of the state’s biodiversity.(d) Preserving and connecting high-quality habitat for wildlife can create habitat strongholds.(e) Increasingly fragmented habitats threaten the state’s wildlife species.(f) There is an opportunity to provide incentive for private landowners to maintain and perpetuate significant local natural areas in their natural state.(g) Efforts to preserve natural areas have been fragmented between federal, state, local, and private sectors.(h) Analysis of the state’s habitat connectivity benefits from the consideration of all relevant data, including information from private and public landowners.(i) The department’s existing mapping activities and products should be developed and sustained.(j) The importance of wildlife corridors to assist in adapting to climate change has been recognized by such groups as the Western Governors’ Association, which unanimously approved a policy to protect wildlife migration corridors and crucial wildlife habitat in 2007. Individual local, state, and federal agencies have also adopted policies aimed at protecting wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, in order to protect ecosystem health and biodiversity and to improve the resiliency of wildlife and their habitats to climate change. However, these efforts could be enhanced through establishment of a statewide policy to protect important wildlife corridors and habitat linkages where feasible and practicable.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 625, Sec. 2. (AB 498) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1931 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1931.

1931.  The Legislature further finds and declares that it is the policy of this state to encourage the cooperation of federal, state, local, and private sectors, including private organizations and individuals, in efforts to maintain the state’s most significant natural areas.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 776, Sec. 1.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1932 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1932.

1932.  There is hereby established the Significant Natural Areas Program which shall be administered by the department. The department, in administering this program, shall do all of the following:(a) Obtain access to the most recent information with respect to natural resources. In order to accomplish this, the department shall maintain, expand, and keep current a data management system, designated the California Natural Diversity Data Base, designed to document information on these resources. That data shall be made available to interested parties on request.(b) Develop and maintain a spatial data system that identifies those areas in the state that are most essential for maintaining habitat connectivity, including wildlife corridors and habitat linkages. This data should include information essential for evaluating the needs of wildlife species, as defined in Section 89.5, that require habitat connectivity for their long-term conservation, including distribution and movement patterns.(c) As appropriate, develop and maintain the database by incorporating mapping products and data developed by other state agencies.(d) Make all of the data sets, and associated analytical products, available to the public and other government entities.(e) Ensure cost sharing by all who use the data management system and develop an appropriate schedule of compensation to be paid by individuals using the data management system, not to exceed the actual costs for use of the data management system.(f) Ensure recognition of the state’s most significant natural areas, including those affected by climate change. The department shall, after consultation with federal, state, and local agencies, education institutions, civic and public interest organizations, private organizations, landowners, and other private individuals, identify by means of periodic reports those natural areas deemed to be most significant.(g) Seek the maintenance and perpetuation of the state’s most significant natural areas for present and future generations in the most feasible manner. The department shall consider alternative approaches for that maintenance, including alternatives to fee acquisition such as incentives, leasing, and dedication.(h) Reduce unnecessary duplication of effort. The department shall provide coordinating services to federal, state, local, and private interests wishing to aid in the maintenance and perpetuation of significant natural areas.(i) Actively pursue grants and cost-sharing opportunities with local, state, or federal agencies, or private entities that use the data sets and benefit from their creation and maintenance.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 39. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1932.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1932.5.

1932.5.  (a) In carrying out its responsibilities pursuant to this chapter, the department shall solicit and utilize all relevant results of existing studies and information from local government, state, and federal agencies, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, certified environmental documents, private and public landowners, and agricultural and rangeland information developed by the Department of Conservation and agriculture associations.(b) The department shall seek input from representatives of other state agencies, local government, federal agencies, nongovernmental conservation organizations, landowners, agriculture, recreation, scientific entities, and industry in determining essential wildlife corridors and habitat linkages. Private and public landowners shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the wildlife characteristics of their land if it is identified pursuant to this chapter. The department shall utilize all relevant information when developing data sets and associated analytical products pursuant to this chapter.(c) This chapter does not require, mandate, or authorize, under state or federal law, any state or local planning, zoning, or other land use action or decision.(d) This chapter does not alter any legal rights and privileges, under state or federal law, of ownership or use of privately or publicly owned property.(e) The Legislature finds and declares that the data sets and associated analytical products required pursuant to this chapter are for inventory and planning purposes and may not be suitable to support regulatory actions without additional specificity or information.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 333, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1933 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1933.

1933.  No authority or responsibility provided for in this chapter shall, of itself, change or prevent the change of the use of any area identified pursuant to the Significant Natural Areas Program.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 776, Sec. 1.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1940 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 12 - Significant Natural Areas|Section 1940.

1940.  (a) The department shall undertake the development of a vegetation mapping standard for the state.(b) The development of a state vegetation mapping standard by the department shall be done in consultation with interested stakeholders, including, but not limited to, government agencies, nongovernmental conservation organizations, landowners, agriculture, recreation, scientific entities, and industry. Components of the standard shall include the following:(1) A published classification system for all natural and seminatural vegetation communities present in California with sufficient detail to meet the analytical needs of government and nongovernment entities. The classification shall be consistent with national standards adopted by the Federal Geographic Data Committee.(2) Methods for field data collection, image interpretation, and digital map production and attribution.(3) Manuals, training materials, tools, and database structures for use by parties interested in performing vegetation mapping according to the standard.(4) Documented methods for performing postproject accuracy assessments to quantify the validity of the work. Private and public landowners shall be given reasonable opportunity to review, and comment on the accuracy of, the data collected on their lands.(5) Mechanisms for integrating new map products that meet the standard into a cohesive database with the intent of eventually completing statewide coverage.(c) The department shall submit a report to the budget committee of each house of the Legislature no later than January 10, 2008, providing its mapping standard and advising how the department will ensure that its standard will be updated to reflect changing technology and serve as the state’s center of expertise on vegetation mapping.(d) The department may adopt regulations to implement this section.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 40. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1950 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 13 - Nonvehicular Wildlife Crossings|Section 1950.

1950.  (a) For purposes of this chapter, “nonvehicular wildlife crossing” means a structure that allows animals to cross human-made barriers safely and includes, but is not limited to, underpasses, tunnels, viaducts, overpasses, amphibian tunnels, fish ladders, and culverts. Nonvehicular wildlife crossings are primarily habitat conservation and biodiversity projects, but also assist in avoiding collisions between vehicles and animals.(b) The Wildlife Conservation Board may name a nonvehicular wildlife crossing if at least 25 percent of the funding to construct the crossing derives from a state source.(c) The Wildlife Conservation Board shall consult with the Department of Transportation or other appropriate entities on the design of lettering and placement of any sign that displays the name of a nonvehicular wildlife crossing.(d) The Wildlife Conservation Board may adopt criteria for the implementation of this section.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 81, Sec. 1. (AB 149) Effective July 16, 2021.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 13.5 - Wildlife Connectivity Actions|Section 1955.

1955.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California’s climate is changing. Rising temperatures, increases in the frequency and severity of extreme events like drought and wildfire, changing ocean conditions, and shifts in precipitation patterns all pose threats to California’s wildlife. These changes are shifting the habitat ranges of many California species, requiring these species to migrate to different latitudes or altitudes to locate suitable habitat necessary to survive.(b) Land use is also changing as the state’s population continues to grow. Habitat conversion and fragmentation forces many California species to migrate in search of replacement habitat, and it also risks continued survival of species by compromising genetic diversity, among other things.(c) California wildlife is losing the ability to move and migrate as habitat conversion and built infrastructure disrupt species habitat and cut off migration corridors.(d) Habitat connectivity and wildlife migratory corridors are essential to the continued survival of many California species. Their importance will only grow as California wildlife increasingly migrates in response to climate change and resulting shifts in habitat suitability.(e) Habitat connectivity is also necessary to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, which put people and wildlife at risk of injury or death.(f) The department has several existing programs that can be used to promote habitat connectivity. It is the intent of the Legislature to expand, or clarify, two of these programs, Chapter 7.9 (commencing with Section 1797) and Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 1850), to facilitate creation and issuance of mitigation credits for actions that improve wildlife connectivity.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 738, Sec. 1. (SB 790) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1956 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 13.5 - Wildlife Connectivity Actions|Section 1956.

1956.  For purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply:(a) “Compensatory mitigation credit” means a credit that may be used to fulfill, in whole or in part, mitigation requirements under applicable federal, state, or local law.(b) “Long-term durability” means doing both of the following:(1) Providing a plan, approved in writing by the department, that ensures the long-term success, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of a wildlife connectivity action. If the wildlife connectivity action is used to create one or more mitigation credits pursuant to this chapter, the plan shall ensure the wildlife connectivity action remains in effect until, at minimum, the site of the environmental impacts is returned to preimpact ecological conditions.(2) (A) Providing secure, long-term funding for implementation of the plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) in a form approved in advance in writing by the department.(B) For purposes of this section, transportation funding identified in the State Highway System Management Plan provides secure, long-term funding for a structure, but not the habitat thereon, on the state highway system.(c) “Permanently protect” or “permanent protection” means doing both of the following:(1) Recording a conservation easement, in a form approved in advance in writing by the department, or establishing perpetual protection of land in a manner consistent with draft or approved natural community conservation plans within the area of the applicable wildlife connectivity action and approved in writing by the department, that prevents development, prohibits inconsistent uses, and ensures habitat for focal species is maintained.(2) Providing secure, perpetual funding for management of the land, monitoring, and legal enforcement, in a form approved in advance in writing by the department.(d) “Wildlife connectivity action” means an action that measurably improves aquatic or terrestrial habitat connectivity, or wildlife migration, recolonization, and breeding opportunities inhibited by built infrastructure or habitat fragmentation. A wildlife connectivity action may include, but is not limited to, a road overpass or underpass solely for use by wildlife.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 738, Sec. 1. (SB 790) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 1958 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE|CHAPTER 13.5 - Wildlife Connectivity Actions|Section 1958.

1958.  The department may adopt guidelines and criteria to aid in the implementation of this chapter. 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 development, adoption, or amendment of guidelines or criteria pursuant to this section. These guidelines shall be posted on the department’s internet website.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 738, Sec. 1. (SB 790) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 2000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 3 - FISH AND GAME GENERALLY|CHAPTER 1 - Taking and Possessing in General|Section 2000.

2000.  (a) It is unlawful to take a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian except as provided in this code or in a regulation adopted pursuant to this code.(b) Possession of a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, amphibian, or part of any of those animals, in or on the fields, forests, or waters of this state, or while returning therefrom with fishing or hunting equipment, is prima facie evidence the possessor took the bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian, or part of that animal.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 41. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 2000.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 3 - FISH AND GAME GENERALLY|CHAPTER 1 - Taking and Possessing in General|Section 2000.3.

2000.3.  (a) As used in this chapter, “roadway” has the same meaning as defined in Section 530 of the Vehicle Code.(b) As used in this chapter, “vehicle” has the same meaning as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 869, Sec. 4. (SB 395) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 2000.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 3 - FISH AND GAME GENERALLY|CHAPTER 1 - Taking and Possessing in General|Section 2000.5.

2000.5.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 219, 2000, or any other law, and notwithstanding any requirement for a permit or license or other entitlement to take a species, the accidental taking of a bird, mammal, reptile, or amphibian by collision with a vehicle while that vehicle is being operated on a roadway is not a violation of this code or a regulation adopted pursuant to this code. Nothing in this section authorizes a person to possess any bird, mammal, reptile, or amphibian accidentally taken by collision with a vehicle as provided in this subdivision. Animals accidentally taken on a roadway may be removed by the state or local agency having jurisdiction over the roadway.(b) This section does not apply to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050).(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 869, Sec. 5. (SB 395) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 2001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 3 - FISH AND GAME GENERALLY|CHAPTER 1 - Taking and Possessing in General|Section 2001.

2001.  (a) It is unlawful to take a mammal, bird, fish, reptile, or amphibian outside of an established season or to exceed a bag limit or possession limit established in this code or by a regulation adopted by the commission. Violation of an established season, bag limit, or possession limit may be charged as a violation of this section or of the specific code section or regulation that establishes the season or limit.(b) Unless otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess a fish, reptile, or amphibian, except during the open season where the fish, reptile, or amphibian was taken or during the 10-day period immediately following that open season. A possession limit applicable during the open season applies during that 10-day period.(c) Except as provided in Section 3080, it is unlawful to possess a game bird or mammal except during the open season where taken.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 42. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 2002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 3 - FISH AND GAME GENERALLY|CHAPTER 1 - Taking and Possessing in General|Section 2002.

2002.  It is unlawful to possess a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, amphibian, or part of any of those animals, taken in violation of this code or a regulation adopted pursuant to this code.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 43. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)