California Fish and Game Code ARTICLE 4 - Conduits and Screens: Diversions Less Than 250 Cubic Feet per Second

• Section 6020.
  This article shall apply only to conduits with a maximum flow capacity of 250 cubic feet per second or less of water, other than those...
• Section 6021.
  The department shall examine new or existing conduits, and may install, maintain, repair, and replace fish screens, bypasses, or other devices to prevent the passage...
• Section 6022.
  Sufficient water for a bypass shall be not to exceed the following:(a) Diversions under three cubic feet per second capacity shall not be required to bypass...
• Section 6023.
  The department shall serve written notice upon each owner of its intention to install a fish screen, and shall describe therein the distance downstream from...
• Section 6024.
  If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting the department the necessary rights for the installation of the screen or device within...
• Section 6025.
  It is unlawful for the owner of a conduit to cause or permit a screen to be removed or taken out of place, except for...
• Section 6026.
  Any screen installed under this article shall be such as will be reasonably adequate to prevent fish from passing into the conduit and will not...
• Section 6027.
  This article does not prevent the department from removing or permitting an owner to remove a screen or close a bypass during any part of...
• Section 6028.
  All money paid by the department to the owner of a conduit pursuant to this article shall be paid out of the Fish and Game...

Last modified: October 22, 2018