Agents can file Joshua tree dead-limb permits, and signed attestations are dropped
A property owner's agent may now request a state permit to remove dead western Joshua trees or limbs or trim live ones, and the signed attestation is no longer required. Tribal agreements may also cover buying and selling the trees for cultural purposes.
Who it affects
Property owners with Joshua trees, their agents, California tribes
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1663: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: removal: trimming.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.