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This bill amends the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act to allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue permits for the "taking" (which generally means harming or removing) of western Joshua trees without requiring fees or other mitigation measures if the taking is related to the maintenance, operation, or construction of a "life-sustaining service," defined as critical infrastructure like electricity, gas, water, sewer, or telecom services, or wildfire hardening efforts. The bill mandates that the department must grant or deny such permits within 30 days, or within 10 days if the request addresses a threat to health or safety, and allows the permittee 60 days to complete the authorized taking, with potential extensions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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