16 U.S.C. § 460bbb–5: Fish and game

Summary

California keeps control over fish and wildlife, including hunting, fishing, and trapping on lands the Secretary manages. The Secretary may set areas and times when hunting, fishing, or trapping are not allowed to protect nongame species and habitats, public safety, management, or public use. Except in emergencies, the Secretary must consult California's fish and wildlife agency before putting those rules into effect.

Title 16, §460bbb–5

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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of California with respect to fish and wildlife, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping on any lands managed by the Secretary under this subchapter, except that the Secretary may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted for reasons of protecting nongame species and their habitats, public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulation of the Secretary pursuant to this section shall be put into effect only after consultation with the fish and wildlife agency of the State of California.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–612, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3209, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 460bbb of this title and Tables.

§460bbb–5 Fish and Game