The Secretary of the Resources Agency, with the approval of the Director of Finance and upon specific authorization by the Legislature, may indicate in writing the state’s intent to agree to administer any federal multiple-purpose water project land and water areas for recreation or fish and wildlife enhancement, or both of these purposes, as provided in Public Law 89-72. The secretary, as to each proposed state participation, shall submit any proposed indication of intent, together with supporting material, to the Legislature.

The secretary, before requesting legislative authorization, shall determine that the proposed state participation in the project is in compliance with all comprehensive water, recreation, and fish and wildlife plans of the state.

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Terms Used In California Public Resources Code 5094.1

  • department: means the Department of Parks and Recreation and "director" means the Director of Parks and Recreation. See California Public Resources Code 5001.1
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Department of Fish and Game may review and coordinate the development of fish and wildlife enhancement features at federal water projects with fish and wildlife plans of the state, irrespective of whether the state agrees to administer the project.

(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 380.)