§ 6027 Fish Screen Removal Permits

Fish and Game Code·California

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•The government can let people take out screens or close bypasses in water systems.
•They only allow this if it won’t hurt fish.
•This can happen at any time of the year if it’s safe for fish.

Example

A farmer has a screen in their irrigation system to protect fish. The screen gets clogged, and the farmer wants to remove it for a short time to clean it.

The government can say yes to removing the screen if they check and see that it won’t harm the fish while it’s gone.

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§ 6027 Fish Screen Removal Permits

This article does not prevent the department from removing or permitting an owner to remove a screen or close a bypass during any part of the year when the department finds that such action will not endanger fish life. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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department remove screen bypass endanger fish life

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 6027.

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