California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines

CEQA Statute and Guidelines (2025 consolidated text) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · California

This book is an unofficial copy of CEQA (Public Resources Code 21000–21189) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000–15387) available from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml and https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Browse/Home/California/CaliforniaCodeofRegulations?guid=I95 DAAA70D48811DEBC02831C6D6C108E&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=De fault&contextData=(sc.Default), respectively, as of January 1, 2025. While AEP has made every effort to see that this book is accurate, and that no changes have been made to the content of these state documents as a result of reformatting and reprinting, readers should reference official state versions to verify accuracy. Readers should also be aware that some changes in statutes, guidelines, or case law may have gone into effect since the date of publication. This book does not attempt to offer legal advice and readers should consult their own attorney.

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CEQA Statute and Guidelines (2025 consolidated text)

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