California § 36850 - Designation guidelines based on the classification goals adopted for the state sy

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 36850 — Designation guidelines based on the classification goals adopted for the state sy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36850. Designation guidelines based on the classification goals adopted for the state sy

Designation guidelines based on the classification goals adopted for the state system of MMAs shall be developed jointly by the appropriate managing agencies in cooperation with the committee on or before January 1, 2002. These guidelines shall be used to provide a general sense of requirements for designating a site in any particular classification, and may include characteristics such as uniqueness of the area or resource, biological productivity, special habitats, cultural or recreational values, and human impacts to the area. These designation guidelines shall be provided on a standard set of instructions for each classification.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 36850

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 36850 cover?

Section 36850 ("Designation guidelines based on the classification goals adopted for the state sy") 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 § 36850?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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