California Fish and Game Code

§ 5981

FGC § 5981 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 6 · Part 1 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)The department shall examine all conduits. If, in the opinion of the department, a screen is necessary to prevent fish from passing into the conduit, the department shall order the owner of the conduit to install a screen.

(b)Except as provided in Sections 5987, 5988, and 5989, one-half of the expense of constructing or installing a screen shall be paid by the owner of a conduit and one-half by the department.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 47. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.