§ 1526 Wildlife Area Acquisition Rules

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law says that any land bought for wildlife management areas or public shooting grounds must be owned by the state and must follow rules set by the commission.

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•Land for wildlife areas must be owned by the state.
•The commission can create rules for how the land is used.
•These rules can change over time.

Example

The state buys a piece of land to create a wildlife management area where people can hunt.

The land must be put in the state's name, and the commission can make rules about how it is used, protected, and managed.

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§ 1526 Wildlife Area Acquisition Rules

Any property acquired for wildlife management areas or public shooting grounds shall be acquired in the name of the State, and shall, at all times, be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by the commission for the occupation, use, operation, protection, and administration of such property as wildlife management areas or public shooting grounds. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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wildlife management areas public shooting grounds

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1526.

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