1. (a) No person shall willfully or negligently pick, dig up, cut, mutilate, destroy, injure, disturb, move, molest, burn, or carry away any tree or plant or portion thereof, including but not limited to, fungi, flowers, foliage, berries, fruit, grass, turf, humus, shrubs, cones, seeds, and dead wood. However, plant and seed collection, wood and vegetation removal for fuel reduction, reproduction, and non-native species removal may be specifically authorized by the San Joaquin River Conservancy or otherwise conducted by the San Joaquin River Conservancy, its agents, or other agencies. Plant, seed, or wood removal or collecting for commercial purposes is prohibited.
2. (b) With written authorization by the San Joaquin River Conservancy, individuals or organizations may collect resources from riparian and upland perennial plants, shrubs, and trees for cultural practices.
3. (c) No person shall intentionally plant seeds, cuttings, seedlings, trees, plants, or shrubs of any kind on any unit without written authorization by the San Joaquin River Conservancy.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32511, 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code.

History

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