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CA AB1929

Bill

Status

Passed

8/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Isadore Hall

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts water supply system operators from liability for dreissenid mussel introductions if they have prepared, initiated, and comply with an approved plan to control or eradicate the mussels.

  • Removes requirements in Fish and Game Code Section 2301(a) from applying to water delivery and storage facilities operated under an approved mussel control plan, unless the department requires plan updates that the operator fails to complete.

  • Requires water supply system operators to prepare and implement plans containing methods for mussel detection, control/eradication, systematic monitoring, and allowing department inspections.

  • Establishes that the department may require operators to update their mussel control plans to address scientific advances, with subdivision (a) requirements reinstated if updates are not completed.

  • Sunsets on January 1, 2012, unless extended by later enacted legislation.

Legislative Description

Invasive aquatic species: mussels.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 152, Statutes of 2010.

8/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/29/2010
Rules4/22/2010
Appropriations4/6/2010
Judiciary3/23/2010
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/4/2010

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