California AB53 amends the Fish and Game Code to facilitate the return of certain department-managed lands to federally recognized tribes.

California AB53 amends the Fish and Game Code to streamline the process for returning certain department-managed lands to federally recognized tribes. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife can enter into contracts with nonprofit conservation groups, resource conservation districts, and federally recognized tribes for the management and operation of department-managed lands. It also outlines conditions for the sale or transfer of conservation lands, including public notice and hearings.

California AB53 amends the Fish and Game Code to facilitate the return of certain department-managed lands to federally recognized tribes.

California AB53 amends the Fish and Game Code to streamline the process for returning certain department-managed lands to federally recognized tribes. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife can enter into contracts with nonprofit conservation groups, resource conservation districts, and federally recognized tribes for the management and operation of department-managed lands. It also outlines conditions for the sale or transfer of conservation lands, including public notice and hearings.