Cal. PRC § 5817
This is the official text of Cal. PRC § 5817, part of California’s Public Resources Code — covers environmental protection, state parks, and natural resource management.
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Official statutory text
Any of the departments may enter into operating agreements with cities, counties, and districts for the management and control of wetlands, or interests in wetlands, acquired pursuant to this chapter. However, any agreement shall ensure the protection and preservation of the wetlands and ensure the right of use and enjoyment of the wetlands by the people of the state. Further, any agreement entered into by the Department of Fish and Game pursuant to this section shall provide that public use of lands and waters subject to the agreement shall be in accordance with regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission.
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