California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 4 - Division of Boating and Waterways
Chapter 1 - Division of Boating and Waterways
Article 1.5 - Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Fee Regulations
Section 5200.5 - Definitions
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The following definitions shall be used in article 1.5 and 1.6:
(a) "Dreissenid" are a family of small fresh water mussels specifically the non-native quagga and zebra mussel for the purpose of this article.
(b) "Mussel Fee Exemption" means no fee is due for the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Fee.
(c) "Mussel Fee" is the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Fee.
(d) "Prevention Plan" is an organized approach to prevent the spread of dreissenid mussels into a defined reservoir and shall include public education, monitoring and inspecting for infestation.
(e) "Quagga Mussel" (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) is a non-native dreissenid mussel.
(f) "Regional-Scale Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Plan" This plan shall include the impact such as an economic, ecological, recreational and/or other regional impact from a dreissenid mussel infestation in a regional area which involves multiple agencies within that region.
(g) "Reservoir" means a body of water which contains or will contain the water impounded by a dam as defined in Section 6004.5 of the Water Code.
(h) "Mussel Fee Sticker" is an indication of a paid mussel fee and is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles to be displayed on a registered vessel.
(i) "Zebra Mussel" (Dreissena polymorpha) is a non-native dreissenid mussel.
1. New section adopted as part of Certificate of Compliance as to 7-2-2014 order transmitted to OAL 10-6-2014 and filed 11-5-2014; effective 11-5-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 45).
2. Repealer of subsections (a) and (j), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (c) and (h) filed 9-3-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 36).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 675 and 676, Harbors and Navigation Code; and Section 6004.5, Water Code. Reference: Section 60.8, Harbors and Navigation Code; and Sections 9853.4 and 9863, Vehicle Code.
