§ 117090 Public Fishing Vote Requirement

Health and Safety Code·California

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•If the agency doesn't allow a new use (like fishing) in a water area, they have to ask the people to vote on it.
•The vote happens at the next big election (state or local).
•If most people vote 'yes,' the agency must allow the new use (like fishing) as long as it follows the rules in the permit.

Example

A town wants to allow fishing in a lake that was previously off-limits.

If the town leaders say no, they have to let the townspeople vote on it at the next election. If most people vote yes, fishing is allowed.

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§ 117090 Public Fishing Vote Requirement

Upon receipt of the amended permit, if the agency does not allow such use, it shall call for a vote of its constituents at the next statewide primary election or general election, or if the agency is a municipal corporation at the next general municipal election, to determine whether or not the use shall be allowed and if a majority vote is in favor the public agency shall allow public fishing in the body of water and other recreational uses in the surrounding area in compliance with the amended permit. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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amended permit public fishing recreational uses majority vote

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117090.

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