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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1.5Art. 2§ 2070 Endangered Species Lists

§ 2070 Endangered Species Lists

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§ 2070 Endangered Species Lists

This law tells a commission to make two lists—one for endangered species and one for threatened species—and to change those lists whenever solid scientific proof shows it should.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission must create and keep two separate species lists.
  • •It can add or remove a species only after getting enough scientific information.
  • •Decisions must be based on the best scientific evidence available.

Example

Scientists discover that a rare frog's numbers are dropping fast because of a new disease.

The commission looks at the new scientific data, decides the frog is now endangered, and adds it to the endangered list.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2070 Endangered Species Lists

The commission shall establish a list of endangered species and a list of threatened species. The commission shall add or remove species from either list if it finds, upon the receipt of sufficient scientific information pursuant to this article, and based solely upon the best available scientific information, that the action is warranted. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 329, Sec. 4. (SB 473) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

endangered speciesthreatened speciesbest available scientific informationsufficient scientific information

Related Statutes

  • § 2072.7 Department Species Listing Recommendations
  • § 2073.3 Species Listing Notice Requirements
  • § 2076.5 Emergency Species Listing Authority
  • § 2077 Endangered Species Review Process
  • § 2052 Endangered Species Habitat Protection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2070.
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