1. (a) “Executive Officer,” as used herein, means the Executive Officer of the San Joaquin River Conservancy, who, under the policy direction of the San Joaquin River Conservancy governing board, is, among other duties, responsible for the management of lands owned, operated, or administered by the San Joaquin River Conservancy, or the Executive Officer's designee.
2. (b) “Facility,” as used herein, means any structure or combination of structures, improvement, or any land feature modified by humans for human use and/or resources conservation, including but not limited to, buildings, trails, docks, parking lots, and roadways.
3. (c) “Unit” or “units,” as used herein, means any portion of any land, open space, or facility under the jurisdiction and management authority of the San Joaquin River Conservancy pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 32512 and 32513, including any areas that are not open to the public.
4. (d) “Person,” as used herein, shall be construed to mean and include natural persons, firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, cooperatives, corporations, clubs, and all associations or combinations of persons whenever acting for themselves or as an agent, servant, or employee.
5. (e) “Permit,” as used herein, is an authorization for a specified use issued by the San Joaquin River Conservancy.
6. (f) “Commercial purposes,” as used herein, is for-profit use of any unit or portion thereof, facility, or plant, wildlife, fish, or other resource within a unit by any person. Commercial use does not include the charging of a fee for use by the San Joaquin River Conservancy, or business or services conducted by contractors or operators on behalf of the San Joaquin River Conservancy pursuant to Public Resources Code section 32536.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32504, 32512, 32513 and 32530, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-4-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 49).