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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1911

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1911

All state departments and agencies shall, in consultation with the department, utilize their authority in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter by carrying out programs for the conservation of endangered or rare native plants. Such programs include, but are not limited to,

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1912

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1912

The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to emergency work necessary to protect life or property; however, notification by the person or agency performing such emergency work shall be made to the department within 14 days of the commencement of such work.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1913

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1925

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1926

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1926

In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall cooperate fully with the Department of Food and Agriculture.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.1

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.1

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Accessory structure” means a subordinate structure, the use of which is incidental to an existing or contemporaneously constructed single-family residence, including, an accessory dwelling unit, addition to an ex

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.10

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.10

This chapter is not intended to be construed as, or to be, a general project approval. It shall be the responsibility of each project proponent receiving approval from the department under this chapter to obtain all necessary permits and approvals and to comply with all applicabl

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.11

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.11

This chapter does not preclude a county or city from adopting and enforcing ordinances that require as a condition of approving a project more protective measures designed to conserve the western Joshua tree.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.12

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.12

The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.2

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.2

(a) No person or public agency shall import into this state, export out of this state, or take, possess, purchase, or sell within this state, a western Joshua tree or any part or product of the tree, except as authorized pursuant to any of the following, as applicable: (1) This c

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.3

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.3

(a) The department may authorize, by permit, the taking of a western Joshua tree if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The permittee submits to the department for its approval a census of all western Joshua trees on the project site, including size information and photo

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.4

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.4

(a) The department may issue a permit to authorize either the removal or trimming of dead western Joshua trees or the trimming of live western Joshua trees. (1) Upon receipt of a permit and payment of any applicable administrative fees, a property owner or its agent may remove a

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.5

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.5

(a) The Western Joshua Tree Mitigation Fund, created by the commission pursuant to Section 749.10 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby continued in existence by this chapter, and is renamed the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund. Notwithstanding Section

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.6

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.6

(a) The department shall develop and implement a western Joshua tree conservation plan in collaboration with the commission, governmental agencies, California Native American tribes, and the public. The conservation plan shall incorporate a description of management actions neces

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.7

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.7

(a) Beginning in 2025, by January 31 of each calendar year, the department shall submit an annual report to the commission and the Legislature assessing the conservation status of the western Joshua tree, including, but not limited to, by detailing the number of permits issued, t

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.8

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.8

(a) Beginning in 2026, and at least every two years thereafter, the commission shall review the status of the western Joshua tree and the effectiveness of the conservation plan in conserving the species at a public meeting to be held prior to August 31. Concurrent with each revie

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.9

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1927.9

No later than January 1, 2033, the department shall submit to the commission an update to the status review previously submitted pursuant to Section 2074.6 for the western Joshua tree that incorporates any new scientific information relevant to the status of the species and inclu

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1930

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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 natu

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1930.2

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1930.2

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Habitat stronghold” means high-quality habitat that supports wildlife in being more resilient to increasing pressures on species due to climate change and land development. (b) “Wildlife corridor”

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1930.5

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1930.5

(a) Contingent upon funding being provided by the Wildlife Conservation Board from moneys available pursuant to Section 75055 of the Public Resources Code, or from other appropriate bond funds, upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall investigate, study, and id

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1931

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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.

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1932

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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 o

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1932.5

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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 envir

Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1933

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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 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.