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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 6§ 10905 Newport Beach Marine Refuge

§ 10905 Newport Beach Marine Refuge

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§ 10905 Newport Beach Marine Refuge

This law creates a protected area in the ocean near Newport Beach where marine life is safe. It covers the water up to 200 feet from the shore between the east edge of Newport Beach and Poppy Avenue.

Key Takeaways

  • •This area is a safe zone for sea animals and plants.
  • •The protected area starts at the shore and goes 200 feet into the ocean.
  • •It runs along the coast from the east edge of Newport Beach to Poppy Avenue.

Example

A fisherman wants to catch fish near the shore in Newport Beach.

If the fisherman is within 200 feet of the shore between the east edge of Newport Beach and Poppy Avenue, they cannot fish there because it's a protected area for marine life.

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

Official Source
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§ 10905 Newport Beach Marine Refuge

The following constitutes a marine life refuge and shall be designated as the Newport Beach Marine Life Refuge: That portion of District 19 consisting of that certain parcel of land bounded by the line of Mean High Tide of the Pacific Ocean between the eastern boundary of the City of Newport Beach and Poppy Avenue in the City of Newport Beach, and extending into and including the state waters of the State of California for a distance of two hundred feet into the Pacific Ocean from the line of Mean High Tide. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 136.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Newport Beach Marine Life RefugeDistrict 19Mean High TidePoppy Avenue

Related Statutes

  • § 10902 San Diego Marine Refuge
  • § 10903 Bodega Marine Life Refuge
  • § 10904 Laguna Beach Marine Refuge
  • § 10906 South Laguna Marine Refuge
  • § 10907 Dana Point Marine Refuge

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10905.
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