California Fish and Game Code

§ 2080.7

FGC § 2080.7 Effective Jan 1, 2018Div. 3 · Ch. 1.5 · Art. 3

Statute text

It is the intent of the Legislature that, before the introduction of an experimental population, as defined in Section 2080.6, onto land or into waters of this state, the department should undertake appropriate public outreach, including public meetings, in an effort to inform the public about the proposed introduction of the experimental population and its potential effects, if any, on ongoing human activities. To the extent practicable, this public outreach should include inviting other public boards, departments, or agencies that may have a regulatory or other role regarding the experimental population to collaborate with the department. Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any other law or legal obligation.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 276, Sec. 3. (AB 1133) Effective January 1, 2018.