Section 126.2 - [Effective until 12/31/2033] Governmental entity holding property has principal responsibility for natural resource protection(a)(1) Agreements between the department and governmental, nonprofit, and for-profit entities pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 126 and Section 126.1 shall be in accordance, as applicable, with the requirements of Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 65965) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. For federally imposed requirements, the department is subject to Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 65965) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, as applicable, to the extent not in conflict with federal law or regulation.(2) Where feasible, a governmental entity holding property pursuant to paragraph (1) shall have the principal responsibility for natural resource protection or conservation. A governmental entity holding property pursuant to this section shall be approved through the due diligence process set forth in Section 65967 of the Government Code.(b)(1) This section shall remain in effect only until December 31, 2033, and as of that date is repealed.(2) Agreements entered into pursuant to this section before December 31, 2033, shall remain in effect beyond that date.Ca. Sts. and High. Code § 126.2
Added by Stats 2023 ch 57 (SB 145),s 6, eff. 7/10/2023.