Section 12028 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 1.
12028
. The Legislature finds and declares that:
(a) Poaching violations and other violations of the Fish and Game
Code have been increasing, and these violations have a detrimental
impact on fish and wildlife and their habitats, which are held in
trust by the state for the benefit of the people of the state.
(b) In order to deter illegal poaching and other violations that
adversely impact fish and wildlife, it is important that the
department coordinate with other law enforcement entities and the
courts to facilitate effective enforcement and prosecution of these
offenses.
(c) The department, to the extent feasible and subject to
available resources, shall establish and coordinate an environmental
crimes task force. The task force should involve the participation of
the department's Office of General Counsel working with each of the
department's law enforcement districts. The task force may include
coordination with representatives from the California District
Attorneys' Association, the Judicial Council, the Attorney General's
office, and the University of California. Objectives of the task
force may include, but are not limited to, providing training,
education, and outreach to prosecutors and the courts on Fish and
Game Code violations and providing other assistance as appropriate in
the prosecution of environmental crimes.