Fish & G. Code, § 6421 · Article 2. Artificial Reefs
Fish & G. Code, § 6421
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meaning:
(a) “Artificial reef” means manmade or natural objects intentionally placed in selected areas of the marine environment to duplicate those conditions that induce production of fish and invertebrates on natural reefs and rough bottoms, and that stimulate the growth of kelp or other midwater plant life which creates natural habitat for those species.
(b) “Production” means increases in the biomass of a species or number of species.
(c) “Program” means the California Artificial Reef Program.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1103, Sec. 1.
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