California Fish and Game Code

§ 1671

FGC § 1671 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 6.7

Statute text

As used in this chapter:

(a)“Baseline conditions” means existing native fish, wildlife, or plant population sizes, and the extent and quality of native fish, wildlife, or plant habitat in the area that would be affected by a qualifying restoration project. Fish, wildlife, plant, or habitat restoration activities required to satisfy avoidance, minimization, or mitigation requirements, or any combination of those requirements, for regulatory permits or approvals, regulatory enforcement actions or settlements, court orders, or other enforceable legal obligations shall be considered part of the baseline conditions, and those activities shall not count toward a substantial net benefit.

(b)“Management” means an activity, such as restoration of native fish, wildlife, plants, or their habitat and propagation, that will benefit, aid the conservation of, and assist in the recovery of a native fish, wildlife, or plant species.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 681, Sec. 2. (AB 1581) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2035, pursuant to Section 1678.