§ 1354 Public Access Land Acquisition

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law lets the board approve buying land or rights to land so the public can fish, hunt, or shoot there.

Key Takeaways

•The board can allow land or land rights to be bought for public access.
•The purpose is to let people fish, hunt, or shoot on lands or waters that are open to the public.
•The board can let the department do the buying.

Example

A state wildlife agency wants to buy a small piece of lakeshore that a private owner controls so anyone can fish from it.

The board can say yes to the purchase, and the agency can handle the deal, making the shoreline open for public fishing.

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§ 1354 Public Access Land Acquisition

The board may authorize the acquisition of such lands or rights in land as may be necessary for the purpose of furnishing public access to lands or waters open to the public for fishing, hunting and shooting. The board may authorize such acquisition by the department. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 754.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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board acquisition public access fishing, hunting and shooting department

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1354.

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