California Endangered Species Act
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The California Endangered Species Act is a state law that provides legal protection and conservation measures for plant and animal species at risk of extinction within California.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental law
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state statute → wildlife protection law → |
| administeredBy |
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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| appliesTo |
both terrestrial and aquatic species in California
→
native animal species in California → native plant species in California → private entities whose actions affect listed species → public entities in California → |
| basisFor |
state-level listing of endangered and threatened species
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| conservationTool |
coordination with other state and federal conservation programs
→
enforcement actions and penalties → incidental take permitting → species listing and delisting → |
| country |
United States
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|
| enforcedBy |
California Attorney General (in appropriate cases)
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife wardens and staff → |
| focusesOn |
conservation of species and their habitats
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|
| goal |
to maintain and enhance habitat for listed species
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to prevent extinction of species within California → to promote recovery of listed species → |
| includesProvision |
authorization of incidental take permits under specified conditions
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process for petitioning to list or delist species → prohibition on import, export, take, possession, purchase, or sale of listed species without authorization → requirements for state agencies to consult on actions affecting listed species → |
| jurisdiction |
State of California
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|
| legalDomain |
biodiversity conservation
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natural resources law → |
| legalEffect |
authorizes enforcement actions for violations
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provides legal protection for listed species → restricts take of listed species → |
| policyArea |
biodiversity protection
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endangered species protection → habitat conservation → |
| protectsStatus |
candidate species (under certain provisions)
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endangered species → threatened species → |
| purpose |
to conserve endangered and threatened species and their habitats
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to protect species at risk of extinction in California → |
| relatedTo |
federal Endangered Species Act of 1973
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|
| requires |
state permits or authorizations for certain activities affecting listed species
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|
| scope |
within the geographic boundaries of California
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|
| shortName |
CESA
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| typeOfProtection |
habitat-related protection through project review and permitting
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regulatory protection → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Mojave ground squirrel
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protectedBy |