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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 1§ 702 Department Regulation Authority

§ 702 Department Regulation Authority

Fish and Game Code·California
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§ 702 Department Regulation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The department makes the rules for this law, unless the law says someone else should.
  • •If the law says the commission has to make rules, then the commission does it instead.
  • •The rules help make sure the law is followed the right way.

Example

Imagine a rule about how fast you can drive in a school zone.

The department would usually decide the speed limit, but if the law says the commission has to set it, then the commission picks the speed instead.

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

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§ 702 Department Regulation Authority

This code shall be administered and enforced through regulations adopted only by the department, except as otherwise specifically provided by this code or where this code requires the commission to adopt regulations. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 4.5. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

administeredenforcedregulationsdepartmentcommission

Related Statutes

  • § 10502 Refuge Wildlife Control Permits
  • § 10504 Game Refuge Property Regulations
  • § 6653.5 Agar Plant Drying Permits
  • § 10501 Deer Refuge Hearing Requirements
  • § 10506 Firearms Transport Through Refuges

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 702.
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