Section 873.1 - DefinitionsIn addition to definitions found in Government Code Section 8670.3 and Chapter 1 of this subdivision, the following definitions govern the construction of this subchapter.
(a) "Environment" means the total human surroundings, physical and biological, natural and artificial, and air, water, soil, plants, wildlife, and other ecological factors affecting the growth, development, and safety of people and other living organisms.(b) "Notice to Comply" means a written alternative to issuing a Complaint for a violation.(c) "Respondent" means any person against whom a Notice to Comply or a Complaint is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.(d) "Threat", for purposes of this subchapter, means an act or failure to act, the result of which could, by itself or in combination with other acts, endanger the public health and safety or harm the environment.(e) "Wildlife" means and includes all wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, and related ecological communities, including the habitat upon which the wildlife depends for its continued viability.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 873.1
1. New section filed 3-13-98; operative 4-12-98 (Register 98, No. 11).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-14-2009; operative 6-13-2009 (Register 2009, No. 20). Note: Authority cited: Sections 8670.68 and 11400.20, Government Code. Reference: Section 711.2, Fish and Game Code; and Sections 8670.56.5, 8670.67 and 8670.68, Government Code.
1. New section filed 3-13-98; operative 4-12-98 (Register 98, No. 11).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-14-2009; operative 6-13-2009 (Register 2009, No. 20).