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Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT
CHAPTER 8 - Ports
ARTICLE 2 - Policies
Section 30708.
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CA Pub Res Code § 30708 (2025)
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30708. All port-related developments shall be located, designed, and constructed so as to:
(a) Minimize substantial adverse environmental impacts.
(b) Minimize potential traffic conflicts between vessels.
(c) Give highest priority to the use of existing land space within harbors for port purposes, including, but not limited to, navigational facilities, shipping industries, and necessary support and access facilities.
(d) Provide for other beneficial uses consistent with the public trust, including, but not limited to, recreation and wildlife habitat uses, to the extent feasible.
(e) Encourage rail service to port areas and multicompany use of facilities.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
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