At the time of plan approval, the department may authorize by permit the taking of any covered species, including species designated as fully protected species pursuant to Sections 3511, 4700, 5050, or 5515, whose conservation and management is provided for in a natural community conservation plan approved by the department.

(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 3. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)