Section 1790 Of Article 4. Wetlands From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 7.8. >> Article 4.
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. Upon the successful creation of any wetlands of at least 20
acres, or in the case of vernal pools, upon successful creation of
vernal pools on a site at least 20 acres in size, the operator may
request a determination by the department of the number of acres in
the mitigation bank site, and the relative habitat value thereof,
that qualify for credit against prospective wetland loss in the
qualifying urban area. In determining the amount of mitigation bank
credit, no credit shall be provided for habitat values or acreage
that was in existence prior to the establishment of the bank.