CHAPTER 4.3. Inland Wetlands Conservation Program [1400. - 1431.]
Chapter 4.3 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1645, Sec. 2.
§§ 1400–1431 · 21 sections
ARTICLE 1. Definitions §§ 1400–1405 · 6 sections
- § 1400 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
- § 1401 “Fund” means the Inland Wetlands Conservation Fund, created in the Wildlife Restoration Fund by Section 1430.
- § 1402 “Board” means the Wildlife Conservation Board created by Section 1320.
- § 1403 “Inland areas” means the entire area of California except lands under the jurisdiction of the State Coastal Conservancy, lands within the Santa Monica…
- § 1404 “Program” means the Inland Wetlands Conservation Program, as provided in this chapter.
- § 1405 “Nonprofit organization” means an organization described in subsection (c) of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States (26 U.S.C. 501(c)).
ARTICLE 2. The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program §§ 1410–1422 · 13 sections
- § 1410 The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program is hereby created in the board.
- § 1411 (a) The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program is the program designated for use of the funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 2791, as enacted…
- § 1412 The board may apply for and accept federal grants and receive gifts, donations, subventions, rent, royalties, and other financial support from public and…
- § 1413 The board may acquire or accept the gift or dedication of fee title, easements, leases, development rights, or other interests in lands in inland areas…
- § 1414 The board shall coordinate its activities in the program with federal surplus land sales in inland areas.
- § 1415 (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may lease, rent, sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer any land, interest in land, or option acquired…
- § 1416 The board may make grants or loans to nonprofit organizations, local governmental agencies, and state departments and agencies for the purpose of wetland and…
- § 1417 The board may lease nonwetlands habitat in need of restoration to nonprofit organizations, local governmental agencies, and state departments and agencies…
- § 1418 The board may acquire former wetlands and associated upland habitat, restore those areas, and sell the lands, or any interest therein, to private owners, local…
- § 1419 Any funds remaining after an eligible acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of any project under this article shall be returned to the board and shall be…
- § 1420 In reviewing any grant or loan application, preference shall be given to projects on wetlands that have a secure source of water or are adjacent to existing…
- § 1421 When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitable for this purpose due to elevations, existence of levees, proximity to…
- § 1422 On or before January 1, 1992, and every third year thereafter, the board shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature on activities of…
ARTICLE 3. Finances §§ 1430–1431 · 2 sections
- § 1430 The Inland Wetlands Conservation Fund is hereby created in the Wildlife Restoration Fund. The money in the fund shall be solely used to carry out the Inland…
- § 1431 The board shall deposit in the fund all allocations made pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 2791. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the…