It is the policy of the State of California to provide for basic topographic map coverage in aid of development and conservation of the natural and economic resources of the State.
Chapter 2Topographical Mapping
Section § 8831
California aims to create and maintain detailed maps to help manage and protect the state's natural and economic resources.
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Section § 8832
This law section defines 'department' as referring specifically to the Department of Water Resources.
As used in this chapter, “department” means the Department of Water Resources.
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Section § 8833
This law mandates the department to investigate and create a comprehensive plan for mapping in California. This includes setting up a program for an effective mapping policy. The department can amend the plan as needed and conduct additional research and reporting on mapping as it sees fit.
The department shall investigate and prepare a complete report on mapping, including plans and recommendations for an adequate mapping program for California, and shall adopt a general plan and program for the accomplishment of the policy declared in this chapter. The general plan and program so adopted, or as amended or modified, shall be the authorized general plan and program to be carried out by the department. The department may from time to time make such further investigations and reports upon mapping as deemed proper by it in pursuance of the policy declared in this chapter.
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Section § 8834
This law states that any work done to create maps under this chapter must be done in partnership with the federal government. The state's Department of General Services needs to approve, and then the department can make deals or contracts with federal agencies to produce maps according to an overall plan and program.
All map production work to be undertaken pursuant to this chapter shall be in cooperation with the federal government. With the approval of the Department of General Services, the department may enter into agreements or contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies for performance of map production work in accordance with the general plan and program.
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