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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 7Art. 2§ 2623 Fund Use Restrictions

§ 2623 Fund Use Restrictions

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§ 2623 Fund Use Restrictions

This law says that money from this chapter cannot be used for certain purposes listed in Section 1353, and the State Coastal Conservancy and State Public Works Board cannot take private land using that money.

Key Takeaways

  • •Money from this chapter cannot be spent on anything listed in Section 1353.
  • •The State Coastal Conservancy and State Public Works Board cannot use this money to acquire land through eminent domain.
  • •The rule applies to all funds provided by this chapter.

Example

A city wants to use the new environmental fund to buy a homeowner's property to build a park.

Because the fund is restricted, the city cannot use it to take the homeowner's land, even if they need it for a public project.

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

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§ 2623 Fund Use Restrictions

(a) None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this chapter may be encumbered for any purpose described in Section 1353. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 31105 and 31106 of the Public Resources Code, the State Coastal Conservancy and the State Public Works Board may not make any acquisition pursuant to the power of eminent domain with any funds appropriated pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 6, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 19 at the June 5, 1984, election. Operative July 1, 1984, by Stats. 1984, Ch. 6, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

funds appropriatedSection 1353eminent domainState Coastal ConservancyState Public Works Board

Related Statutes

  • § 2622 Coastal Conservancy Annual Funding
  • § 2625 Land Acquisition Alternatives Review
  • § 2620 Wildlife Habitat Funding Allocation
  • § 2621 Wildlife Board Funding Limits
  • § 2624 Habitat Protection Fund Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2623.
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