California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8610.15: This article does not preempt or supersede any other closures to protect any other wildlife, including sea otters, whales, and shorebirds.

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This statute clarifies that it does not override other existing protections for wildlife such as sea otters, whales, and shorebirds.

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This article does not preempt or supersede any other closures to protect any other wildlife, including sea otters, whales, and shorebirds.

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