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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 5986 Conduit Owner Payments

§ 5986 Conduit Owner Payments

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§ 5986 Conduit Owner Payments

Key Takeaways

  • •If the government pays someone for using their pipes or tunnels, the money comes from a special fund called the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.
  • •This rule was made in 1957 and hasn’t changed since.

Example

Imagine the government needs to use a farmer’s underground pipes to help protect fish in a nearby river.

The government will pay the farmer for using those pipes, and the money for that payment comes from the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.

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

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§ 5986 Conduit Owner Payments

All money paid by the department to the owner of a conduit pursuant to this article shall be paid out of the Fish and Game Preservation Fund. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Fish and Game Preservation Fundconduitdepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 5983 Screen Installation Cost Sharing
  • § 5990 Conduit Screen Installation Requirements
  • § 6028 Conduit Owner Payments
  • § 1124 Fish Protection In Department Waters
  • § 5981 Fish Conduit Screening Costs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 5986.
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