California Fish and Game Code

§ 3863

FGC § 3863 Effective Sep 26, 2013Div. 4 · Part 2 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall formally establish the Avian Influenza Working Group to assist in the development of the plan described in Section 3862. The Avian Influenza Working Group shall utilize, as guidance for early detection, the national protocol that has been developed to guide states in developing state-specific plans, known as the Early Detection System for Asian H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Migratory Birds. The Avian Influenza Working Group shall also continue, enhance, and facilitate the work already begun by the department, other state departments, and the University of California, to coordinate communication of information and response plans for highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds.

(b)The Avian Influenza Working Group shall be composed of all of the following members:

(1)The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or a designee.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 97. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.