Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 8831. Section 8831.
It is the policy of the State of California to provide for basic topographic map coverage in aid of development and conservation of the natural and economic resources of the State.
CHAPTER 2. Topographical Mapping [8831. - 8834.]
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC 2.
in effectCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 8832. Section 8832.
As used in this chapter, “department” means the Department of Water Resources.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 8833. Section 8833.
The department shall investigate and prepare a complete report on mapping, including plans and recommendations for an adequate mapping program for California, and shall adopt a general plan and program for the accomplishment of the policy declared in this chapter. The general plan and program so adopted, or as amended or modified, shall be the authorized general plan and program to be carried out by the department. The department may from time to time make such further investigations and reports upon mapping as deemed proper by it in pursuance of the policy declared in this chapter.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 8834. Section 8834.
All map production work to be undertaken pursuant to this chapter shall be in cooperation with the federal government. With the approval of the Department of General Services, the department may enter into agreements or contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies for performance of map production work in accordance with the general plan and program.
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