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DIVISION 6. FISH 5500-9101›PART 1. GENERALLY 5500-6951›CHAPTER 8. Salmon, Steelhead Trout, and Anadromous Fisheries Program Act 6900-6930›ARTICLE 1. Citation and Legislative Findings 6900-6903.5
§ 6902
California Fish and Game Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
The Legislature, for purposes of this chapter, declares as follows:
(a) It is the policy of the state to significantly increase the natural production of salmon and steelhead trout by the end of this century. The department shall develop a plan and a program that strives to double the current natural production of salmon and steelhead trout resources.
(b) It is the policy of the state to recognize and encourage the participation of the public in privately and publicly funded mitigation, restoration, and enhancement programs in order to protect and increase naturally spawning salmon and steelhead trout resources.
(c) It is the policy of the state that existing natural salmon and steelhead trout habitat shall not be diminished further without offsetting the impacts of the lost habitat.
(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1545, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1988.)
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