California § 30236 - Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams sha

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 30236 — Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams sha, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 30236. Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams sha

Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams shall incorporate the best mitigation measures feasible, and be limited to (1) necessary water supply projects, (2) flood control projects where no other method for protecting existing structures in the flood plain is feasible and where such protection is necessary for public safety or to protect existing development, or (3) developments where the primary function is the improvement of fish and wildlife habitat.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 30236

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 30236 cover?

Section 30236 ("Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams sha") 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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