California Fish and Game Code

§ 1672

FGC § 1672 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 6.7

Statute text

(a)The department may issue a restoration management permit to authorize take, possession, import, or export of any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant in association with a qualifying restoration project and to authorize any impacts to fish and wildlife resources as a result of activities otherwise subject to Section 1602, all pursuant to terms and conditions determined by the department.

(b)The department may authorize the take, possession, import, or export of any endangered species, threatened species, or candidate species designated pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 for management or propagation purposes, including scientific or educational purposes related to management or propagation, through a restoration management permit for a qualifying restoration project.

(c)The department may authorize the take, possession, import, or export of any fully protected bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish designated pursuant to Section 3511, 4700, 5050, or 5515 for management or propagation purposes, including scientific or educational purposes related to management or propagation, through a restoration management permit for a qualifying restoration project. The take, possession, import, or export of any fully protected bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish that is authorized through a restoration management permit for a qualifying restoration project shall not be subject to Section 3511, 4700, 5050, or 5515.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 74. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2035, pursuant to Section 1678.