This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Habitat Maintenance Funding Act.
Chapter 11Habitat Maintenance Districts
Section § 2900
This section establishes the official name of the chapter as the Habitat Maintenance Funding Act, which means any references to this act should use this title.
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Section § 2901
This section allows local agencies in California to set up assessment districts for improving or maintaining natural habitats. The funds collected for these purposes can only be used with the landowner's consent. Additionally, ongoing maintenance of these habitats must follow a department-approved conservation plan.
(a)CA Fish and Game Code § 2901(a) A local agency may establish an assessment district pursuant to Article 3.1 (commencing with Section 50060) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code for the improvement or maintenance of natural habitat, in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of this code. Funds generated pursuant to this chapter may not be allocated to implement a plan without the approval of the owner of the land to be improved.
(b)CA Fish and Game Code § 2901(b) A local agency may provide for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat pursuant to Section 50060.5 of the Government Code only pursuant to a plan for the conservation of natural habitat approved by the department.
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