California laws provide for the protection of the marine habitat
and biological diversity found in California's ocean waters, including
intertidal zones. The state of California has established marine protected
areas to protect habitat and ecosystems, conserve biological diversity,
provide a sanctuary for marine life, enhance recreational and educational
opportunities, and provide scientific reference points to assist resource
management decisions. Marine protected areas include state marine
reserves, state marine parks and state marine conservation areas.
Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve, Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation
Area, and Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area have been designated
in the city of Laguna Beach in accordance with applicable state laws.
(Ord. 1470 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1564 § 1, 2012)
The city's marine protection office shall have and discharge
the responsibilities of area manager for all of the marine protected
areas located within the city limits.
(Ord. 1470 § 1, 2007)
No person shall take, possess or disturb specimens of live or
dead intertidal marine animal or plant life, or willfully injure,
destroy or alter marine intertidal zone habitats.
(Ord. 1470 § 1, 2007)
The city manager or designee may require additional permits
for scientific research and/or collecting of specific organisms or
objects in specific quantities within marine protected areas. Failure
to notify the area manager or appropriate city authority of impending
research may result in a citation or revocation of research and/or
collection privileges.
(Ord. 1470 § 1, 2007)
