Fish & G. Code, § 5981 · Article 3. Conduits and Screens: Diversions Over 250 Cubic Feet per Second
Fish & G. Code, § 5981
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The department shall examine all conduits. If, in the opinion of the department, a screen is necessary to prevent fish from passing into the conduit, the department shall order the owner of the conduit to install a screen.
(b) Except as provided in Sections 5987, 5988, and 5989, one-half of the expense of constructing or installing a screen shall be paid by the owner of a conduit and one-half by the department.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 47. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.
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