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CEQA Statutes

The CEQA Statutes provide the framework of laws from which CEQA is applied. You can find the CEQA Statutes in the California Public Resources Code, under Division 13, in Chapters 1-6 and within Sections 21000-21177.

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Access the entire California Public Resources Code here. Remember you’ll need to go through each section to reach the CEQA Statute:

Division 13- Environmental Quality

Chapters 1-6 (Sections 21000-21177)

You may also access the specific chapter you’d like to review in the table below:

CEQA Statutes Chapters/Articles / Descriptions
Section Numbers
Chapter 1 - Policy
Chapter 2 - Short Title
Chapter 2.5 - Definitions
Chapter 2.6 - General
Chapter 3 - State Agencies, Boards, and Commissions
Chapter 4 - Local Agencies
Chapter 4.2 - Implementation of the Sustainable Communities Strategy
Chapter 4.5 - Streamlined Environmental Review
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Article 1 - Findings

Article 2 - Master Environmental Impact Report

Article 3 - Focused Environmental Impact Report

Article 4 - Expedited Environmental Review for Environmentally Mandated

Article 5 - Public Assistance Program

Article 6 - Special Review of Housing Projects

Chapter 5 - Submission of Information
Chapter 6 - Limitations

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