California § 1421 - When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitabl
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§ 1421. When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitabl
When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitable for this purpose due to elevations, existence of levees, proximity to existing wetlands that are protected, and potential sources of water. These potential sources of water are limited to all of the following: (a) Water rights which are attached to the land to be restored including groundwater associated with the property. (b) Water willingly made available for a wetlands conservation project through water conservation. (c) Recycled water. (d) Undeveloped water supplies of the state. (e) Water marketed for wetlands purposes by a willing seller. (f) Water otherwise made available for wetlands purposes by private, nonprofit, local, and regional entities.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1421
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1421 cover?
Section 1421 ("When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitabl") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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