(a) On or before September 1, 2021, the department may establish a “California State Park Adventure Pass.” The pass shall be available, upon application to the department, to any child in the 4th grade, or 4th grade equivalent, who is a California resident.

(b) (1) On and after September 1, 2021, the department may waive the day use entrance fees to an eligible unit of the state park system, as determined by the department, for any child who holds a valid “California State Park Adventure Pass” as described in subdivision (a).

(2) The entrance fee waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) shall cover, where applicable, both of the following:

(A) A per vehicle entrance fee, including all passengers in the vehicle, as long as the vehicle is a single, private, noncommercial vehicle that is used to transport the 4th grade child to the unit of the state park system.

(B) A per person entrance fee, including up to three adults, 16 years of age and above, and all children, 15 years of age and younger, accompanying the 4th grade child.

(c) The department shall post on its internet website the list of state parks eligible for the waiver, pursuant to subdivision (b), and information on how to obtain the “California State Park Adventure Pass,” including a hyperlink.

(d) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.

(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 63. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021. Repealed as of July 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)