California § 1600 - The Legislature finds and declares that the protection and conservation of the fi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1600 — The Legislature finds and declares that the protection and conservation of the fi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1600. The Legislature finds and declares that the protection and conservation of the fi

The Legislature finds and declares that the protection and conservation of the fish and wildlife resources of this state are of utmost public interest. Fish and wildlife are the property of the people and provide a major contribution to the economy of the state, as well as providing a significant part of the people’s food supply; therefore their conservation is a proper responsibility of the state. This chapter is enacted to provide conservation for these resources.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1600

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1600 cover?

Section 1600 ("The Legislature finds and declares that the protection and conservation of the fi") 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.

How do I cite California § 1600?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1600" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 1600 apply to my situation?

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