15366. JURISDICTION BY LAW

• (a) “Jurisdiction by law” means the authority of any public agency:

  • (1) To grant a permit or other entitlement for use;

  • (2) To provide funding for the project in question; or

  • (3) To exercise authority over resources which may be affected by the project.

• (b) A city or county will have jurisdiction by law with respect to a project when the city or county having primary jurisdiction over the area involved is:

  • (1) The site of the project;

  • (2) The area in which the major environmental effects will occur; and/or

  • (3) The area in which reside those citizens most directly concerned by any such environmental effects.

• (c) Where an agency having jurisdiction by law must exercise discretionary authority over a project in order for the project to proceed, it is also a Responsible Agency, see Section 15381, or the Lead Agency, see Section 15367.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Sections 21080.3, 21080.4, 21104, and 21153, Public Resources Code.