Fish and Game Code section 6597

(a)

The department may contract with any public or private entity to conduct research projects pursuant to this article.

(b)

The department may accept volunteer assistance for program operations, including, but not limited to, assistance with regard to grow-out facilities, provided that volunteers do not displace existing state employees.

(c)

All research and research results conducted through the program shall be publicly available.

Source: Section 6597, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=6597.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 6597’s source at ca​.gov