Section 29703 - Delta declared agricultural region of great value to stateThe Legislature further finds and declares as follows:
(a) The delta is an agricultural region of great value to the state and nation and the retention and continued cultivation and production of fertile peatlands and prime soils are of significant value.(b) The agricultural land of the delta, while adding greatly to the economy of the state, also provides a significant value as open space and habitat for water fowl using the Pacific Flyway, as well as other wildlife, and the continued dedication and retention of that delta land in agricultural production contributes to the preservation and enhancement of open space and habitat values.(c) Agricultural lands located within the primary zone should be protected from the intrusion of nonagricultural uses.Ca. Pub. Res. Code § 29703
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 898, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.