California § 6378 - The commission shall determine the ownership of all salmon and steelhead spawning
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§ 6378. The commission shall determine the ownership of all salmon and steelhead spawning
The commission shall determine the ownership of all salmon and steelhead spawning areas as designated by Section 1505 of the Fish and Game Code. All areas found to be state property shall be permanently protected by the state, and no sale, lease or disposal of material shall be made as to such areas, except that rights-of-way and easements may be granted to, and leases entered into with, public utilities for the installation, operation, and maintenance of public utility facilities unless the Director of Fish and Game shall determine that such facilities would prove deleterious to fishlife.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6378
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6378 cover?
Section 6378 ("The commission shall determine the ownership of all salmon and steelhead spawning") 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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