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

   1. i. fire, mudslide, landslide, flood, erosion, or other such dangers pose a substantial risk to public health and safety or to natural resources;
   2. ii. a federal, state, or local disaster or emergency declaration has been made by an authorized person or public agency;
   3. iii. resource management, restoration, maintenance, or construction activities are being undertaken that pose a potential risk to public health and safety;
   4. iv. to prevent or reduce environmental disturbance or damage; or
   5. v. to protect habitat, wildlife, or other natural or cultural resources.
2. (b) The Conservancy shall post notice of the closure at the area to which the closure applies and on the Conservancy's website. 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 or designee 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. This restriction shall not apply to Conservancy employees or designees in the performance of official duties or to emergency personnel.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66907.9, Government Code. Reference: Section 66907.9, Government Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 12130-12133) and section filed 5-29-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 22).