California Public Resources Code

§ 5094.3

PRC § 5094.3Div. 5 · Ch. 1.5

Statute text

Upon specific authorization of state participation by the Legislature:

(a)The Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Game may cooperate and participate with the federal government pursuant to Public Law 89-72 in the development of recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement at federal water projects. Where both the recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement functions are involved in a project the department having the principal interest as designated by the Administrator of the Resources Agency shall be the contracting agency with the federal government. In such case the contract shall be subject to approval of the other department.

(b)The departments may (1) administer unit land and water areas for recreation or fish and wildlife enhancement, or both, (2) contract with the federal government for the operation, maintenance, and replacement of unit facilities, (3) assume all costs of such operation, maintenance, and replacement, and (4) accept transfer of unit lands or facilities by lease or exchange upon such terms and conditions as will best promote the development and operation of such lands or facilities in the public interest for recreation or fish and wildlife enhancement purposes, or both.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 798.