State would approve owner-backed boating rules on lakes without public access

The state agency overseeing boating rules would have to approve a local government's request when the lake and petition meet the requirements. This approval route would cover lakes without public access within the local government's authority. A petition must include signatures from owners representing at least 75% of properties with riparian rights, meaning rights tied to owning land along the lake. The local governing body would first hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution requesting the rules. The approved rules would bypass the state investigation, report, hearing, decision, and appeal steps in section 80110(2) through (6). Section 80111 would also not apply. The state would act after receiving the local government's resolution.