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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1.5Art. 3§ 2085 Candidate Species Protections

§ 2085 Candidate Species Protections

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§ 2085 Candidate Species Protections

This law says that the rules in this article work for any animal or plant that has been called a "candidate species" under Section 2074.2, but only after a formal notice has been sent as required by Section 2074.4.

Key Takeaways

  • •Applies only to species labeled as "candidate species" in Section 2074.2.
  • •A notice must be sent under Section 2074.4 before the rules kick in.
  • •Once notice is given, all the other provisions of this article affect that species.

Example

A rare river turtle is listed as a candidate species under Section 2074.2. The wildlife agency sends a notice about this listing according to Section 2074.4.

Because the notice was given, the protections and rules in this article now apply to the river turtle.

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§ 2085 Candidate Species Protections

The provisions of this article shall apply to any species designated as a candidate species under Section 2074.2 if notice has been given pursuant to Section 2074.4. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1162, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

candidate speciesSection 2074.2Section 2074.4

Related Statutes

  • § 2081 Endangered Species Permits
  • § 2084 Endangered Species Taking Authorization
  • § 2052.1 Species Impact Mitigation Limits
  • § 2056 Landowner Liability For Species Surveys
  • § 2079 Endangered Species Status Report

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2085.
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