Section 1745.2 Of Chapter 7.4. Department-managed Lands From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 7.4.
1745.2
. (a) The department shall do both of the following:
(1) Consider authorizing apiculture on department-managed wildlife
areas, where deemed appropriate by the department.
(2) Determine, when developing or amending its land management
plans, the following:
(A) If the department-managed wildlife areas, or any portion of
the those areas, are suitable for apiculture and whether apiculture
is consistent with the management goals and objectives for those
areas on a temporary, seasonal, or long-term basis.
(B) If the administration of apiculture on department-managed
wildlife areas, where deemed appropriate by the department, is
meeting the management goals and objectives for those areas.
(C) The appropriate fee and lease rent to be assessed for
conducting apiculture on department-managed wildlife areas. The
amount of the fee shall be sufficient to recover, but not exceed, all
reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the
department. The lease rent shall take into account whether the lease
is a nonexclusive use of the land.
(b) The department, in implementing this section, may consult with
apiculture experts, including, but not limited to, the Department of
Food and Agriculture, the University of California, other academic
or professional experts, and interested stakeholders, when
considering authorizing apiculture on department-managed wildlife
areas consistent with the respective management goals and objectives
for those areas.
(c) Moneys collected for conducting apiculture on
department-managed wildlife areas pursuant to subparagraph (C) of
paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be deposited by the department
into the Wildlife Restoration Fund and, upon appropriation by the
Legislature, be used to support the management, maintenance,
restoration, and operation of department-managed wildlife areas.
(d) The department may authorize the temporary placement of
beehives on department-managed wildlife areas through simple lease or
permit agreements specifying appropriate conditions. These
agreements are not subject to competitive bidding requirements.
(e) The department may continue any authorization for apiculture
on department-managed areas that it granted before January 1, 2015,
without taking further action.