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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 5932 Fish Passage Structure Funding

§ 5932 Fish Passage Structure Funding

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§ 5932 Fish Passage Structure Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •If the rules in this law are followed, the department can add more structures to help fish swim freely.
  • •The department can spend money to build these new structures if they think it's needed.
  • •The department can also pay for insurance in case something goes wrong with these structures.

Example

A river has a dam that stops fish from swimming upstream to lay eggs.

The department can build a fish ladder (a special structure to help fish go around the dam) if they think it will help the fish. They can also buy insurance in case someone gets hurt near the fish ladder.

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

Official Source
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§ 5932 Fish Passage Structure Funding

When all of the provisions of this article have been complied with, if in the opinion of the commission changed conditions make additional structures desirable for the free passage of fish, the department may make such additional structures and may expend such sums of money as it deems necessary for such additional construction, including the cost of insurance against any liability which the department may incur in connection with such structures. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

provisionscommissionadditional structuresfree passage of fishdepartmentinsurance against any liability

Related Statutes

  • § 5938 Dam Fishway Hatchery Requirement
  • § 1050 License And Permit Issuance
  • § 1050.1 License And Fee Requirements
  • § 1054 False Application Information
  • § 16007 Compact Review Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 5932.
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