Chapter 13Nonvehicular Wildlife Crossings

Section § 1950

Explanation

This law defines 'nonvehicular wildlife crossings' as structures like tunnels and overpasses that help animals traverse human-made obstacles safely, aiming to conserve habitats and reduce animal-vehicle collisions.

The Wildlife Conservation Board can name these crossings if at least 25% of the funding comes from the state. They need to consult with the Department of Transportation or other entities on signs for these crossings.

The Board can also set rules to implement these guidelines.

(a)CA Fish and Game Code § 1950(a) For purposes of this chapter, “nonvehicular wildlife crossing” means a structure that allows animals to cross human-made barriers safely and includes, but is not limited to, underpasses, tunnels, viaducts, overpasses, amphibian tunnels, fish ladders, and culverts. Nonvehicular wildlife crossings are primarily habitat conservation and biodiversity projects, but also assist in avoiding collisions between vehicles and animals.
(b)CA Fish and Game Code § 1950(b) The Wildlife Conservation Board may name a nonvehicular wildlife crossing if at least 25 percent of the funding to construct the crossing derives from a state source.
(c)CA Fish and Game Code § 1950(c) The Wildlife Conservation Board shall consult with the Department of Transportation or other appropriate entities on the design of lettering and placement of any sign that displays the name of a nonvehicular wildlife crossing.
(d)CA Fish and Game Code § 1950(d) The Wildlife Conservation Board may adopt criteria for the implementation of this section.
nonvehicular wildlife crossing wildlife structures animal underpasses animal overpasses habitat conservation biodiversity projects animal-vehicle collisions Wildlife Conservation Board state funding Department of Transportation wildlife crossing signs project naming funding criteria signage consultation implementation criteria
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 81, Sec. 1. (AB 149) Effective July 16, 2021.)