{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"21004","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 21004","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY [21000. - 21189.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Policy [21000. - 21006.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-13/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1438, Sec. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In mitigating or avoiding a significant effect of a project on the environment, a public agency may exercise only those express or implied powers provided by law other than this division. However, a public agency may use discretionary powers provided by such other law for the purpose of mitigating or avoiding a significant effect on the environment subject to the express or implied constraints or limitations that may be provided by law.</p>","text":"In mitigating or avoiding a significant effect of a project on the environment, a public agency may exercise only those express or implied powers provided by law other than this division. However, a public agency may use discretionary powers provided by such other law for the purpose of mitigating or avoiding a significant effect on the environment subject to the express or implied constraints or limitations that may be provided by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/policy-21004","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}