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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 12Ch. 7Art. 2§ 117105 Public Fishing Area Fees

§ 117105 Public Fishing Area Fees

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§ 117105 Public Fishing Area Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can charge fees for parking and using areas where people fish or do other fun activities.
  • •They can rent out parts of these areas to others to help run them or add useful things for visitors.
  • •They can make rules to keep these places safe and clean for everyone.
  • •They must check these areas often to make sure the water is still safe to drink.

Example

You go to a lake to fish with your family.

The government might charge you a small fee to park your car there. They might also rent out a spot by the lake to a small shop selling fishing gear. They can make rules like 'no littering' to keep the lake clean, and they will check the water regularly to make sure it's safe.

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

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§ 117105 Public Fishing Area Fees

The governmental agency owning the body of water may fix and collect fees, including charges for motor vehicle parking, for the construction of facilities, operation, and use of the area opened for public fishing and other recreational uses. The governmental agency shall have the power to contract with others for the rendering of any or all of the services required in connection with the operation of the area including the right to rent or lease the whole or any part of the area to provide necessary or convenient facilities for the use of the public. The governmental agency shall have the power to make and enforce regulations that it may find necessary or convenient for proper control of the areas opened to public fishing and other recreational uses. The department shall make recurring inspections of all recreational areas approved under this article to ensure the continued purity of drinking water. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governmental agencyfeespublic fishingrecreational usesregulationsrecurring inspectionsdrinking water purity

Related Statutes

  • § 117090 Public Fishing Vote Requirement
  • § 117100 Fishing And Recreation Ballot
  • § 117115 Recreational Use Funding Rules
  • § 117060 Reservoir Fishing Facility Fees
  • § 117080 Governmental Agency Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117105.
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