1. (a) The Executive Officer may close any lands or facilities, or any portion thereof, to the general public when deemed necessary due to any of the following circumstances:

   1. (1) fire, mudslide, landslide, flood, erosion, or other such dangers that pose a substantial risk to public health and safety or to natural resources;
   2. (2) a federal, state, or local disaster or emergency declaration has been made by an authorized person or public agency;
   3. (3) resource management, restoration, maintenance, or construction activities are being undertaken that pose a potential risk to public health and safety;
   4. (4) to prevent or reduce environmental disturbance or damage; or
   5. (5) to protect habitat, wildlife, or other natural or cultural resources.
2. (b) The San Joaquin River Conservancy shall post notice of the closure at the area to which the closure applies and on the Conservancy's website pursuant to section 25015.03 of this chapter. The notice shall identify the area(s) closed; describe the restriction(s) on use; state the reason(s) for the closure; specify the period of time during which the closure applies; and state that unauthorized entry may be considered a trespass pursuant to Penal Code section 602. In addition, the Executive Officer shall report the closure at the next regular meeting of the Conservancy's governing body.
3. (c) No person shall enter or remain on Conservancy land that is subject to a closure without express written authorization from the San Joaquin River Conservancy. Entry to closed units is a violation subject to enforcement and the penalties specified in Public Resources Code section 32527.5, in addition to other lawful remedies. This restriction does not apply to Conservancy employees or designees in the performance of official duties or to emergency personnel.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32510, 32511 and 32527.5, Public Resources Code; and Section 602, Penal Code.

History

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