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§ 5981. — 5981. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 47.)

California § 5981.
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Code FGCFish and Game Code - FGC
Div. 6.DIVISION 6. FISH
Part 1.PART 1. GENERALLY
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Dams, Conduits, and Screens
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Conduits and Screens: Diversions Over 250 Cubic Feet per Second

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(a)The department shall examine all conduits. If, in the opinion of the department, a screen is necessary to prevent fish from passing into the conduit, the department shall order the owner of the conduit to install a screen.
(b)Except as provided in Sections 5987, 5988, and 5989, one-half of the expense of constructing or installing a screen shall be paid by the owner of a conduit and one-half by the department.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 47. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.
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