Fish and Game Code section 2850.5

Notwithstanding any other law and consistent with the authority granted under Section 2860, commencing on July 1, 2013, the Ocean Protection Council shall assume responsibility for the direction of policy of marine protected areas (MPAs).

Source: Section 2850.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=2850.5. (updated Sep. 26, 2013; accessed Dec. 15, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/fish_and_game_code_section_2850.5

Original Source: Section 2850.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=2850.5. (last accessed May 12, 2025).