Section § 66905.5

Explanation

This section defines the term "Region" as it applies to Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas in California. The region includes parts of Lake Tahoe, areas within the Tahoe Basin in El Dorado and Placer Counties, and specific adjacent areas in Placer County. Boundaries are described using township sections and are shown on official maps for clarity.

As used in this title:
“Region” includes that part of Lake Tahoe within the jurisdiction of the State of California, the adjacent parts of the Counties of El Dorado and Placer lying within the Tahoe Basin in the State of California, and that additional and adjacent part of the County of Placer outside of the Tahoe Basin in the State of California which lies southward and eastward of a line starting at the intersection of the basin crestline and the north boundary of Section 1, thence west to the northwest corner of Section 3, thence south to the intersection of the basin crestline and the west boundary of Section 10; all sections referring to Township 15 North, Range 16 East, MDB&M. The region defined and described herein shall be as precisely delineated on official maps of the agency.

Section § 66905.6

Explanation

This section defines the term "Conservancy" specifically as the California Tahoe Conservancy.

“Conservancy” means the California Tahoe Conservancy.

Section § 66905.7

Explanation

This section defines the term "governing body" as the governing board of the California Tahoe Conservancy.

“Governing body” means the governing board of the California Tahoe Conservancy.

Section § 66905.8

Explanation

This law defines "local public agency" as including any city, county, district, or joint powers agency.

“Local public agency” means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.

Section § 66905.9

Explanation

This law defines a 'nonprofit organization' as a private group that qualifies for tax-exempt status under a specific IRS code. The organization's main purpose must be to preserve land or protect the environment and wildlife for various uses like science, history, or recreation.

“Nonprofit organization” means any private, nonprofit organization which qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, or protection of the natural environment or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.

Section § 66905.10

Explanation

This section defines the term 'Fund' specifically as the Tahoe Conservancy Fund.

“Fund” means the Tahoe Conservancy Fund.