Fish and Game Code section 5981

(a)

The department shall examine all conduits. If, in the opinion of the department, a screen is necessary to prevent fish from passing into the conduit, the department shall order the owner of the conduit to install a screen.

(b)

Except as provided in Section 5987, 5988, and 5989, one-half of the expense of constructing or installing a screen shall be paid by the owner of a conduit and one-half by the department.

Source: Section 5981, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=5981.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 5981’s source at ca​.gov