Section 7702.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 7702.
in effectUpon the appropriation or transfer of adequate moneys to the Invasive Species Account, created pursuant to Section 7706, the Invasive Species Council of California may make recommendations on invasive species projects and activities, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(a)
To assist state, federal, and local agencies to prevent the introduction of invasive species.
(b)
To relevant state agencies and departments regarding any of the following:
(1)
Detection, control, and eradication of invasive species, including emergency and nonemergency detection and rapid response.
(2)
Development and maintenance of statewide surveys and mapping of high-risk areas.
(3)
Improvement of inspections at state and national boundaries to prevent the introduction of invasive species.
(c)
To develop comprehensive reports on the ecological, agricultural, and economic impacts of invasive species.
(d)
To develop statewide education, outreach, and branding of invasive species.
(e)
To increase coordination and collaboration among invasive species partners.
(f)
To develop statewide invasive species action plans, including the plan required pursuant to Section 7708.
(g)
To host an annual California
Invasive Species Summit to develop new recommendations and to coordinate invasive species activities.
(h)
(1)
To develop a report containing activities of the Invasive Species Council of California and recommendations to improve invasive species management.
(2)
The council shall submit the report developed pursuant to this subdivision to the Legislature and the Governor.
(3)
A report to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
References
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 9795.
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 7706.
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 7708.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026