California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §15403: Persons wishing to lease a state water bottom shall make a written application to the commission.
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Persons wishing to lease a state water bottom shall make a written application to the commission. An application shall contain all of the following information: (a) A map showing the area to be leased, its general vicinity, and all ownership and boundary lines in the vicinity. (b) A description of the organisms to be grown and the culture techniques to be used. (c) An estimate of the acreage to be leased. (d) A nonrefundable filing fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The lessee shall assume responsibility for any infringement on privately owned water bottoms, or water bottoms owned by, or under the jurisdiction of any city, county, or district.
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