Section 6021 Of Article 4. Conduits And Screens: Diversions Less Than 250 Cubic Feet Per Second From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 4.
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. The department shall examine new or existing conduits, and
may install, maintain, repair, and replace fish screens, bypasses, or
other devices to prevent the passage of fish through a conduit, when
in the opinion of the department such a screen or device is
practical and necessary. The owner of a conduit shall grant to the
department the right of access to the conduit for the installation
and maintenance of the screen, and shall provide the department with
an easement for a site for the installation of the screen or device
deemed suitable by the department. The owner shall also supply
sufficient water for a bypass to carry fish stopped by the screen or
device back to the channel from which they were diverted, and an
easement for the bypass channel, but such easement shall not require
the acquisition or leasing of additional lands by the owner. No water
for a bypass shall be required if the channel from which the water
is diverted is dry or incapable of supporting fish life below the
point of diversion.