CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2177Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 15, 2022 An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2177, as introduced, Irwin. Coastal recreation: designated state surfing reserves.The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires oceanfront land suitable for recreational use to be protected for recreational use and development unless present and foreseeable future demand for public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before ____, an unspecified state agency to establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve, as defined. The bill would authorize a local government, as defined, to apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. The bill would require the unspecified state agency to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency. The bill would authorize the unspecified state agency to revoke the designation if the surfing reserve no longer meets the established criteria. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process for state designated surfing reserves in order to establish the states responsibility for the protection and enhancement of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.SEC. 2. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) is added to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2177Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 15, 2022 An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2177, as introduced, Irwin. Coastal recreation: designated state surfing reserves.The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires oceanfront land suitable for recreational use to be protected for recreational use and development unless present and foreseeable future demand for public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before ____, an unspecified state agency to establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve, as defined. The bill would authorize a local government, as defined, to apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. The bill would require the unspecified state agency to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency. The bill would authorize the unspecified state agency to revoke the designation if the surfing reserve no longer meets the established criteria. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2177
Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 15, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin
February 15, 2022
An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2177, as introduced, Irwin. Coastal recreation: designated state surfing reserves.
The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires oceanfront land suitable for recreational use to be protected for recreational use and development unless present and foreseeable future demand for public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before ____, an unspecified state agency to establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve, as defined. The bill would authorize a local government, as defined, to apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. The bill would require the unspecified state agency to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency. The bill would authorize the unspecified state agency to revoke the designation if the surfing reserve no longer meets the established criteria.
The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires oceanfront land suitable for recreational use to be protected for recreational use and development unless present and foreseeable future demand for public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.
This bill would require, on or before ____, an unspecified state agency to establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve, as defined. The bill would authorize a local government, as defined, to apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. The bill would require the unspecified state agency to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency. The bill would authorize the unspecified state agency to revoke the designation if the surfing reserve no longer meets the established criteria.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process for state designated surfing reserves in order to establish the states responsibility for the protection and enhancement of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.SEC. 2. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) is added to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process for state designated surfing reserves in order to establish the states responsibility for the protection and enhancement of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process for state designated surfing reserves in order to establish the states responsibility for the protection and enhancement of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a process for state designated surfing reserves in order to establish the states responsibility for the protection and enhancement of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.
### SECTION 1.
SEC. 2. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) is added to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
SEC. 2. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) is added to Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves
CHAPTER 3.5. State Designated Surfing Reserves
30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.
30280. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.
(b) Surfing reserve means an area designated pursuant to this chapter that would feature protected waves, surf zones, and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing areas environmental, cultural, and historical significance.
30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics.
30281. (a) On or before ____, an unspecified state agency shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve.
(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the unspecified state agency shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics.
30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
30282. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the unspecified state agency for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve.
(b) (1) The unspecified state agency shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281.
(2) Once the application is approved, the unspecified state agency shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation in any publications or maps that are issued by the unspecified state agency.
(c) If, at any time, the unspecified state agency determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, the unspecified state agency may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.