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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 7.8Art. 4§ 1791 Wetland Classification Criteria

§ 1791 Wetland Classification Criteria

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§ 1791 Wetland Classification Criteria

This law says that when the department gets a request, it must figure out how many acres of wetlands are on the bank site and then label each wetland by type.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department must count wetland acres after a request is made.
  • •Wetlands are classified using biological criteria.
  • •The law lists seven specific wetland types that must be considered.

Example

A builder wants to develop land next to a lake and asks the department to tell them what wetlands are on the property.

The department measures the wetland area, counts the acres, and then classifies each part as a freshwater marsh, brackish marsh, seasonal marsh, wet meadow, vernal pool, riparian woodland, or riparian scrub.

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§ 1791 Wetland Classification Criteria

(a) Upon receipt of a request pursuant to Section 1790, the department shall determine the number of acres which are wetlands in the bank site based on the criteria established pursuant to Section 1784, and the department shall classify those wetlands according to established biological criteria. (b) The classifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following wetland types: (1) Perennial freshwater marsh. (2) Perennial brackish marsh. (3) Seasonal freshwater marsh. (4) Wet meadow. (5) Vernal pool. (6) Riparian woodland. (7) Riparian scrub. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1254, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

wetlandsbank siteSection 1790Section 1784biological criteriaPerennial freshwater marshPerennial brackish marshSeasonal freshwater marshWet meadowVernal poolRiparian woodlandRiparian scrub

Related Statutes

  • § 1777.2 Wetland Mitigation Bank Sites
  • § 1790 Wetlands Mitigation Bank Credit
  • § 1787 Public Entity Property Tax Payments
  • § 1792 Wetland Credit Minimum Pricing
  • § 1792.5 Wetland Bank Reimbursement Agreement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1791.
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