Section 1909.
1909. When any power or authority is given by any provision of this chapter to any person, it may be exercised by any deputy, inspector, or agent duly authorized by such person. Any person in whom the enforcement of any provision of this chapter is vested has the power of a peace officer as to […]
Section 1911.
1911. All state departments and agencies shall, in consultation with the department, utilize their authority in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter by carrying out programs for the conservation of endangered or rare native plants. Such programs include, but are not limited to, the identification, delineation and protection of habitat critical to the continued […]
Section 1912.
1912. The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to emergency work necessary to protect life or property; however, notification by the person or agency performing such emergency work shall be made to the department within 14 days of the commencement of such work. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1181.)
Section 1913.
1913. (a) The provisions of this chapter are not intended and shall not be construed as authorizing any public agency to mandate, prescribe, or otherwise regulate agricultural operations or management practices, including the clearing of land for agricultural practices or fire control measures. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1911, timber operations in accordance with a timber […]
Section 1925.
1925. The department shall enforce the provisions of the California Desert Native Plants Act Division 23 (commencing with Section 80001) of the Food and Agricultural Code except that permits, tags, seals, and wood receipts shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 80101) of Division 23 of the Food and Agricultural Code, by […]
Section 1926.
1926. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall cooperate fully with the Department of Food and Agriculture. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 443.)
Section 1930.
1930. The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Areas containing diverse ecological and geological characteristics are vital to the continual health and well-being of the state’s natural resources and of its citizens. (b) Many habitats and ecosystems that constitute the state’s natural diversity are in danger of being lost. (c) Connectivity between wildlife habitats is important to the […]
Section 1930.5.
1930.5. (a) Contingent upon funding being provided by the Wildlife Conservation Board from moneys available pursuant to Section 75055 of the Public Resources Code, or from other appropriate bond funds, upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall investigate, study, and identify those areas in the state that are most essential as wildlife corridors and habitat […]
Section 1931.
1931. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is the policy of this state to encourage the cooperation of federal, state, local, and private sectors, including private organizations and individuals, in efforts to maintain the state’s most significant natural areas. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 776, Sec. 1.)
Section 1932.
1932. There is hereby established the Significant Natural Areas Program which shall be administered by the department. The department, in administering this program, shall do all of the following: (a) Obtain access to the most recent information with respect to natural resources. In order to accomplish this, the department shall maintain, expand, and keep current a […]