Section 6702 Of Article 3. Exclusive Leases From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 3.
6702
. (a) If the commission finds that the kelp beds included in
the application are available for lease and that the lease would be
in the public interest, the commission shall publish a notice that
the area is being considered for leasing.
(b) The commission shall have legal notices published in a
newspaper of general circulation in each county where the kelp bed,
or any part thereof, is located, describing the area to be leased and
the type of operation to be conducted. Except as provided in this
subdivision, the publication shall be made pursuant to Section 6066
of the Government Code.
(c) If the commission receives more than one application for the
lease of a kelp bed or beds, it shall advertise for bids on the area
being considered for leasing. The commission shall award the lease of
that area to the highest qualified bidder.