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Cal. SHC § 156

This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 156, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.

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For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Fish passage” means the ability of an anadromous fish to access appropriate habitat at all points in its life cycle, including spawning and rearing.

(b) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

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