Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2177Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wood)February 15, 2022 An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 20 21 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2177, as amended, 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 the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities for implementing and administering various programs intended to preserve, protect, and restore the states coastal areas. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy 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 conservancy 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 local government to include in its application, among other things, a description of the proposed surfing reserve. The bill would require the conservancy to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the conservancy to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy. The bill would authorize the conservancy 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 recognize the cultural, historical, economic, and ecological importance 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:3.5.State Designated Surfing Reserves30280.ForSEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2177Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wood)February 15, 2022 An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 20 21 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2177, as amended, 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 the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities for implementing and administering various programs intended to preserve, protect, and restore the states coastal areas. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy 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 conservancy 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 local government to include in its application, among other things, a description of the proposed surfing reserve. The bill would require the conservancy to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the conservancy to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy. The bill would authorize the conservancy 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
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2177
Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wood)February 15, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wood)
February 15, 2022
An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 30280) 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 20 21 of the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2177, as amended, 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 the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities for implementing and administering various programs intended to preserve, protect, and restore the states coastal areas. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy 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 conservancy 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 local government to include in its application, among other things, a description of the proposed surfing reserve. The bill would require the conservancy to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the conservancy to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy. The bill would authorize the conservancy 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 the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities for implementing and administering various programs intended to preserve, protect, and restore the states coastal areas. Existing law establishes surfing as the official state sport.
This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy 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 conservancy 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 local government to include in its application, among other things, a description of the proposed surfing reserve. The bill would require the conservancy to approve the application if the area of the coastline meets the established criteria. The bill would require, once the application is approved, the conservancy to designate the area as a state surfing reserve and to include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy. The bill would authorize the conservancy to revoke the designation if the surfing reserve no longer meets the established criteria.
## Digest Key
## 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 recognize the cultural, historical, economic, and ecological importance 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:3.5.State Designated Surfing Reserves30280.ForSEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy 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 recognize the cultural, historical, economic, and ecological importance 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 recognize the cultural, historical, economic, and ecological importance 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 recognize the cultural, historical, economic, and ecological importance of Californias waves, surf zones, and their surrounding environments.
### SECTION 1.
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SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics. 30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves
CHAPTER 11. State Designated Surfing Reserves
31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitionsapply:(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy. (b)(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.(c)(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.
31450. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions
apply:
(a)Conservancy means the State Coastal Conservancy.
(b)
(a) Local government means a city council or a county board of supervisors.
(c)
(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.
30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics.
30281.31451. (a) On or before July 1, 2023, the conservancy shall establish criteria and an application process for purposes of designating an area of the coastline as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy may require, as one of the criterion, a letter of recommendation for the designation of a state surfing reserve from the commission.
(b) When establishing criteria for purposes of the state surfing reserve designation, the conservancy shall consider factors including, but not limited to, wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history, and environmental characteristics.
30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve. (b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy. (c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.
30282.31452. (a) After adopting a formal resolution, a local government may apply to the conservancy for purposes of designating an area of the coastline within the jurisdiction of the local government as a state surfing reserve.
(b) The local government shall include in its application a description of the proposed surfing reserve, including the specific geographic location and a description of the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic value of the proposed surfing reserve, in addition to any other eligibility criteria required by the conservancy.
(c) (1) The conservancy shall approve the application from the local government if the area of the coastline meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281. 31451.
(2) Once the application is approved, the conservancy shall designate the area as a state surfing reserve and shall include this designation designation, where appropriate, in any publications or maps that are issued by the conservancy.
(d) If, at any time, the conservancy determines that the designated state surfing reserve no longer meets the criteria established pursuant to Section 30281, 31451, the conservancy may revoke its designation as a state surfing reserve.