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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 11§ 2901 Habitat Assessment District Rules

§ 2901 Habitat Assessment District Rules

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§ 2901 Habitat Assessment District Rules

This law lets local groups create special areas to protect nature, but they need permission from landowners before spending money on improvements.

Key Takeaways

  • •Local groups can create special zones to protect nature.
  • •They must get the landowner's permission before spending money on improvements.
  • •Long-term care of these areas must follow a plan approved by the state.

Example

A city wants to turn a vacant lot into a park with trees and plants to help local wildlife.

The city must get approval from the landowner before using any money to make changes to the land.

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

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§ 2901 Habitat Assessment District Rules

(a) A local agency may establish an assessment district pursuant to Article 3.1 (commencing with Section 50060) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code for the improvement or maintenance of natural habitat, in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of this code. Funds generated pursuant to this chapter may not be allocated to implement a plan without the approval of the owner of the land to be improved. (b) A local agency may provide for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat pursuant to Section 50060.5 of the Government Code only pursuant to a plan for the conservation of natural habitat approved by the department. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1301, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

assessment districtimprovement or maintenance of natural habitatapproval of the ownerlong-term maintenanceplan for the conservation of natural habitat

Related Statutes

  • § 1925 Department Desert Plant Enforcement
  • § 1926 Department Of Food And Agriculture Cooperation
  • § 2900 Habitat Maintenance Funding Act
  • § 4900 Bighorn Sheep Conservation Policy
  • § 4901 Bighorn Sheep Management Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2901.
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