1. (a) A rural county or rural jurisdiction that has adopted a resolution pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 42060.5 of the Public Resources Code shall notify the Department and provide a copy of the resolution within 14 calendar days of the adoption date.
2. (b) If the Department finds that the rural county or rural jurisdiction that has adopted a resolution does not meet the definition of “rural county” or “rural jurisdiction” pursuant to section 42649.8 of the Public Resources Code, the rural county or rural jurisdiction shall not be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a) of section 42060.5 of the Public Resources Code under subdivision (c) of section 42060.5 of the Public Resources Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40401, 40502 and 42060, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 42041, 42060, 42060.5 and 42649.8, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-1-2026; operative 5-1-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 19).