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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10661 Scientific Collection In Refuge

§ 10661 Scientific Collection In Refuge

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§ 10661 Scientific Collection In Refuge

This law lets certain University of California staff and students collect sea animals or plants for science in the Bodega Marine Life Refuge without needing a special permit.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only UC licensees, officers, employees, and students can use this rule.
  • •The collection must be for scientific research.
  • •No permit is required from the department.
  • •Only invertebrates and marine plant specimens are covered.

Example

A UC graduate student needs a few sea urchins to study their biology and goes to the Bodega Marine Life Refuge to collect them.

Because the student works for the University of California, they can take the sea urchins for research without applying for a permit, as allowed by this statute.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10661 Scientific Collection In Refuge

In the Bodega Marine Life Refuge, licensees of the Regents of the University of California and all officers, employees, and students of such university may take, for scientific purposes, any invertebrate or specimen of marine plant life without a permit from the department. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1303.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Bodega Marine Life RefugeRegents of the University of Californiascientific purposesinvertebratemarine plant life

Related Statutes

  • § 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge
  • § 10655 Catalina Island Research Permits
  • § 10656 Bodega Marine Refuge Protections
  • § 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits
  • § 10502.7 Bodega Marine Refuge Permits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10661.
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