Aquaculture Development Committee - - CA Fish And Game

Section § 15700

This section directs the appointment of an Aquaculture Development Committee in California. The committee should have at least 12 members from various parts of the water aquaculture sector. Additionally, it includes representatives from the University of California with specific expertise, and one member each from several state departments and commissions, like the Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Coastal Commission.

The director shall appoint an Aquaculture Development Committee consisting of the following persons:

(a) At least 12 members representing all sectors of the fresh and salt water aquaculture industry.

(b) One member representing the department, two members from and chosen by the University of California, one with expertise in aquaculture science and one with expertise in outreach to the fisheries community, and one member each from and chosen by the Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Coastal Commission, the State Lands Commission, the State Water Resources Control Board, the State Department of Public Health, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture. The member of the committee appointed by the Joint Legislative Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture shall meet and, except as otherwise provided by the California Constitution, advise the committee to the extent that this advisory participation is not incompatible with their position as a Member of the Legislature.

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(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 226. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Section § 15701

This section of the law specifies how long members of a committee can serve. Members who are not representing public agencies have a term of three years. In contrast, members representing public agencies serve as long as their agency wants them to. Also, none of the committee members receive payment for their work.

(a) The term of membership for members other than representatives of public agencies shall be three years. The representatives of public agencies shall serve at the pleasure of the agency that the member represents.

(b) Members of the committee shall serve without compensation.

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(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 810, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Section § 15702

This law section outlines the role of a committee that advises the director on aquaculture-related matters and helps coordinate activities among public entities. The committee's responsibilities include assisting in the creation of a state plan for aquaculture, identifying chances to reduce regulatory burdens, helping to set research and development priorities, ensuring publicly funded pilot programs align with the industry's needs, and spotting other growth opportunities for the industry.

(a) The committee shall be advisory to the director on all matters pertaining to aquaculture and shall coordinate activities among public entities.

(b) The committee shall assist the director in developing and implementing a state aquaculture plan, identify the opportunities for regulatory relief, assist in development of research and development priorities, assist in the development of criteria to assure that publicly financed pilot programs are compatible with industry needs, and identify other opportunities for industrial development.

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(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 172, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Section § 15703

This section mandates that the committee must hold meetings at least twice a year, and these meetings are scheduled by the director.

The committee shall meet on the call of the director, but not less than twice each year.

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(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1486, Sec. 25.)