Fish and Game Code section 704

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director is the appointing power of all employees within the department, and all employees in the department are responsible to the director for the proper carrying out of the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions.

(b)

The changes made to subdivision (a) during the 2001–02 Regular Session of the Legislature are declaratory of existing law.

Source: Section 704, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=704. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 704’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/fish_and_game_code_section_704

Original Source: Section 704, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=704. (last accessed May 12, 2025).