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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 12846 Fish And Wildlife Management

§ 12846 Fish And Wildlife Management

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§ 12846 Fish And Wildlife Management

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department of Fish and Game is in charge of all fish and animals in projects covered by this law.
  • •They make sure fish and wildlife are protected and managed properly.
  • •This rule was updated in 1973.

Example

A company wants to build a dam near a river with lots of fish.

The Department of Fish and Game will decide how to protect the fish while the dam is being built. They might say the company has to build a special path for the fish to swim safely.

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

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§ 12846 Fish And Wildlife Management

The Department of Fish and Game shall be responsible for the management of all fish and wildlife resources at any project subject to the provisions of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 920.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Fish and Gamefish and wildlife resources

Related Statutes

  • § 12841 Wildlife And Flood Projects
  • § 12842 Flood Control Wildlife Recreation
  • § 12843 State Agency Project Review
  • § 12844 Flood Project Recreation Guidelines
  • § 12845 Project Cooperation For Wildlife

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12846.
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