Section 5981.

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 5981.
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(a) The department shall examine all conduits. If, in the opinion of the department, a screen is necessary to prevent fish from passing into the conduit, the department shall order the owner of the conduit to install a screen. (b) Except as provided in Sections 5987, 5988, and 5989, one-half of the expense of constructing or installing a screen shall be paid by the owner of a conduit and one-half by the department.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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