Wildlife agency can permit take of species that are only proposed for listing
The Department of Fish and Wildlife can now permit incidental take of species proposed for listing under the state endangered species law. If one is later listed, a renewable power project whose permit already covered it needs no new approval, if conditions are met.
Who it affects
Renewable power developers and others seeking state take permits
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 550: The California Endangered Species Act: take of species proposed for listing: renewable electrical generation facilities.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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