California 2023-2024 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2252 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2252Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 08, 2024 An act to Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to beaver. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2252, as introduced, Mathis. Department of Fish and Wildlife: beaver translocation.Existing law establishes the Department of Fish and Wildlife and sets forth the duties of the department, which include administering various programs for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife resources. Existing law, except as provided, authorizes any owner or tenant of land or property that is being damaged or destroyed or is in danger of being damaged or destroyed by certain animals, including, among others, the beaver, to apply to the department for a permit to kill the animals. Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fur. A violation of any provision of the Fish and Game Code, or any rule, regulation, or order made or adopted under those provisions, is a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specified.This bill would require the department to develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes, as provided. Because a violation of any rule, regulation, or order related to the beaver translocation program would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: Article 2. Beaver Translocation4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2252Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 08, 2024 An act to Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to beaver. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2252, as introduced, Mathis. Department of Fish and Wildlife: beaver translocation.Existing law establishes the Department of Fish and Wildlife and sets forth the duties of the department, which include administering various programs for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife resources. Existing law, except as provided, authorizes any owner or tenant of land or property that is being damaged or destroyed or is in danger of being damaged or destroyed by certain animals, including, among others, the beaver, to apply to the department for a permit to kill the animals. Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fur. A violation of any provision of the Fish and Game Code, or any rule, regulation, or order made or adopted under those provisions, is a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specified.This bill would require the department to develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes, as provided. Because a violation of any rule, regulation, or order related to the beaver translocation program would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 08, 2024
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20	20	An act to Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to beaver.
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	AB 2252, as introduced, Mathis. Department of Fish and Wildlife: beaver translocation.
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28	28	Existing law establishes the Department of Fish and Wildlife and sets forth the duties of the department, which include administering various programs for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife resources. Existing law, except as provided, authorizes any owner or tenant of land or property that is being damaged or destroyed or is in danger of being damaged or destroyed by certain animals, including, among others, the beaver, to apply to the department for a permit to kill the animals. Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fur. A violation of any provision of the Fish and Game Code, or any rule, regulation, or order made or adopted under those provisions, is a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specified.This bill would require the department to develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes, as provided. Because a violation of any rule, regulation, or order related to the beaver translocation program would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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30	30	Existing law establishes the Department of Fish and Wildlife and sets forth the duties of the department, which include administering various programs for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife resources. Existing law, except as provided, authorizes any owner or tenant of land or property that is being damaged or destroyed or is in danger of being damaged or destroyed by certain animals, including, among others, the beaver, to apply to the department for a permit to kill the animals. Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fur. A violation of any provision of the Fish and Game Code, or any rule, regulation, or order made or adopted under those provisions, is a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specified.
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32	32	This bill would require the department to develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes, as provided. Because a violation of any rule, regulation, or order related to the beaver translocation program would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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34	34	The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
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36	36	This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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42	42	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: Article 2. Beaver Translocation4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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44	44	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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46	46	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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48	48	SECTION 1. Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: Article 2. Beaver Translocation4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.
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50	50	SECTION 1. Article 2 (commencing with Section 4030) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, to read:
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54	54	Article 2. Beaver Translocation4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.
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56	56	Article 2. Beaver Translocation4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.
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62	62	4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.
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66	66	4030. The department shall, through consultation with appropriate stakeholders, develop a program to facilitate the translocation of beavers across California for conservation purposes.
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68	68	SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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70	70	SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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72	72	SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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