- (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.
The following definitions shall be used in article 1.5 and 1.6:
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.
History
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).