United States — California Code

United States — California legislation

Fish and Game Code, 1957

Commercial ActivitiesCommercial fishingCommercial fishing equipmentDefinitionsDelta conveyance facilitiesDomesticated Game BreedingFeesFishing gear possession restrictionsFishing linesGuide licensingGuide qualificationsHigh seas interceptionHook limitsIndian fishingMarine reservesPublic contestsPublic hearingsSalmon processingTerritorial coverageaccess controlaccess restrictionsaccess to land or wateraccount administrationaccount depositsaccount managementaccountingaccounting controlsaccounting recordsacquisition projectsadministrationadministration costsadministrative appealadministrative appealsadministrative applicationadministrative approvaladministrative approvalsadministrative chargeadministrative costsadministrative deadlinesadministrative enforcementadministrative expensesadministrative feesadministrative fundingadministrative hearingadministrative hearingsadministrative noticeadministrative notificationadministrative overheadadministrative penaltiesadministrative penalty 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Jurisdiction: United States — California
Structure: 2,275 provisions
Citation: FGC
Official identity: Year 1957
Dates: Enacted 1957

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Official identity: Year 1957
Dates: Enacted 1957

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“This section says the code is known as the Fish and Game Code.”

The department must assess salmon escapement on the Eel, Smith, and Klamath River systems, use sonar fish-counting devices on the Klamath River as a three-year test, and report to the Legislature by January 1, 1990. People who process or wholesale sturgeon eggs for human consumption must get a sturgeon egg processing license from the department. The department must issue and deliver a sturgeon egg processing license when an application is made and the base fee is paid. Licensed persons must keep a true, legible record of each sturgeon egg transaction and include specified details about the eggs and related parties. The license holder must keep the documentation required by Section 10002 for two years after receiving the eggs and make it available to the department for inspection during normal business hours.

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Trawl nets and Chinese shrimp nets may be used inside the Golden Gate Bridge in marine and brackish waters, but only under regulations the commission may prescribe.

Section 8832.

The chapter’s definitions control how the listed code sections and related regulations are interpreted.

Section 90.

This section sets rules for taking spiny lobster with lobster traps and specifies trap construction measurements and wire limits.

Section 9010.

Powered equipment for taking crustaceans and mollusks may be used only if its design is prescribed by the commission, the use is covered by a revocable permit from the department, and commission regulations are followed.

Section 9053.

This section defines “sustainable,” “sustainable use,” and “sustainability” for a marine fishery.

Section 99.5.

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§ 8832.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Trawl nets and Chinese shrimp nets may be used inside the Golden Gate Bridge in marine and brackish waters, but only under regulations the commission may prescribe.

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§ 8833.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Trawl nets and dragnets may not be possessed in certain districts, but they may be possessed in specified districts if the commission’s regulations are followed.

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§ 8834.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

It is unlawful to take or possess more than 500 pounds of crabs on a boat that carries or operates any trawl or drag net.

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§ 8834.1.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

A person must not possess salmon on board, or land salmon from, a vessel that has any trawl net, unless the salmon were taken incidentally and the taking is authorized under the cited federal rule, a department permit, or both.

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§ 8834.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

South of a line due west from Point Reyes, people on vessels carrying or operating any trawl or drag net must not take, possess, or transfer Dungeness crab to another vessel.

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§ 8835.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

In Districts 6, 7, and 10, trawl nets may be used only in waters at least three nautical miles from the nearest point of land on the mainland shore.

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§ 8836.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

In Districts 17, 18, and 118.5, trawl nets may be used only in waters at least three nautical miles from the nearest point of land on the mainland shore.

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§ 8837.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Using or possessing a trawl net with a bag or cod-end that is not a single layer of webbing is unlawful, unless authorized by Section 8496 or by the commission.

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§ 8840.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Chafing gear may be used or possessed, but it must not be connected directly to the terminal end of the cod-end. It generally must have at least six-inch mesh, with exceptions for certain federally prescribed gear and for gear covering only the bottom half of the cod-end.

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§ 8841.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

The commission gets authority to manage certain bottom trawl fisheries and may authorize more fishing areas only after required sustainability findings. Several fishing and gear uses are unlawful unless specific exceptions or permits apply.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## 8841. (a) The commission is hereby granted authority over all state-managed bottom trawl fisheries not managed under a federal fishery management plan pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1801 et seq.) or a state fishery management plan pursuant to Part 1.7 (commencing with Section 7050), to ensure that resources are sustainably managed, to protect the health of ecosystems, and to provide for an orderly transition to sustainable gear types in situations where bottom trawling may not be compatible with these goals. (b) The commission is hereby granted authority to manage all of the following fisheries in a manner that is consistent with this section and Part 1.7 (commencing with Section 7050): (1) California halibut. (2) Sea cucumber. (3) Ridge-back, spot, and golden prawn. (4) Pink shrimp. (c) The commission is also granted authority over other types of gear targeting the same species as the bottom trawl fisheries referenced in subdivision (a) to manage in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of Part 1.7 (commencing with Section 7050). (d) Every commercial bottom trawl vessel issued a state permit is subject to the requirements and policies of the federal groundfish observer program (50 C.F.R. 660.16). (e) The commission may only authorize additional fishing areas for bottom trawls after it determines, based on the best available scientific information, that bottom trawling in those areas is sustainable, does not harm bottom habitat, and does not unreasonably conflict with other users. (f) It is unlawful to use roller gear more than eight inches in diameter in connection with a trawl net. (g) Commencing April 1, 2006, it is unlawful to fish commercially for prawns or pink shrimp, unless an approved bycatch reduction device is used with each net. On or before April 1, 2006, the commission shall approve one or more bycatch reduction devices for use in the bottom trawl fishery. For purposes of this subdivision, a rigid grate fish excluder device is the approved type of bycatch reduction device unless the commission, the Pacific Marine Fishery Management Council, or the National Marine Fisheries Service determines that a different type of fish excluder device has an equal or greater effectiveness at reducing bycatch. If the commission does not approve a bycatch reduction device prior to April 1, 2006, then a device that is approved by the Pacific Marine Fishery Management Council or the National Marine Fisheries Service shall be deemed approved by the commission. (h) Except as provided in Section 8495 or 8842, it is unlawful to engage in bottom trawling in ocean waters of the state. (i) This section does not apply to the use of trawl nets pursuant to a scientific research permit. (j) The commission shall facilitate the conversion of bottom trawlers to gear that is more sustainable if the commission determines that conversion will not contribute to overcapacity or overfishing. The commission may participate in, and encourage programs that support, conversion to low-impact gear or capacity reduction by trawl fleets. The department may not issue new permits to bottom trawlers to replace those retired through a conversion program. (k) No vessel may utilize bottom trawling gear without a state or federal permit. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 173. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

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§ 8842.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

This section allows certain prescribed trawl nets and shrimp/prawn trawling only under permits and only in specified waters, with catch limits and other restrictions.

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§ 8843.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Trawl Nets [8830 - 8843] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

This section makes it unlawful to use a trawl net in the specified coastal waters if its cod-end mesh and dimensions are below the stated minimums.

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§ 8870.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Dip Nets [8870- 8870.] ( Article 11 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Dip nets may be used, but only subject to district-specific restrictions on baiting, size, and location.

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§ 8890.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Nets [8601 - 8890] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Other Nets [8890- 8890.] ( Article 12 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

Baited hoop nets no larger than three feet in diameter may be used in specified parts of District 18 and in District 19 to take only rock, red, and yellow crabs.

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§ 89.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. )Interpretation

For this code, “recycled water” and “reclaimed water” mean the same thing as recycled water under Section 13050(n) of the Water Code.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. ) ## 89. For the purposes of this code, “recycled water” or “reclaimed water” has the same meaning as recycled water as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 13050 of the Water Code. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 28, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)

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§ 89.1.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. )Interpretation

This section defines “waters of the state,” “waters of this state,” and “state waters” by reference to the Water Code.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. ) ## 89.1. “Waters of the state,” “waters of this state,” and “state waters” have the same meaning as “waters of the state” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 13050 of the Water Code. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Section 89.1.Verify source

§ 89.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. )Interpretation

“Wildlife” is defined to include wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, related ecological communities, and the habitat they depend on.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. ) ## 89.5. “Wildlife” means and includes all wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and related ecological communities, including the habitat upon which the wildlife depends for its continued viability. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 9. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

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§ 9.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. )Interpretation

This provision says that masculine language includes feminine and neuter language.

Section 9.Verify source

§ 9.2.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. )Interpretation

“Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner” under this section, as required by Family Code Section 297.5.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Definitions [1. - 89.5] ( Chapter 1 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2.5. ) ## 9.2. “Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section 297.5 of the Family Code. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 41. (SB 1005) Effective January 1, 2017.)

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§ 90.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Amendment

The chapter’s definitions control how the listed code sections and related regulations are interpreted.

Section 90.Verify source

§ 90.1.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “adaptive management” for a marine fishery and says management actions should be designed to produce useful learning, with monitoring and evaluation emphasized.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 90.1. “Adaptive management,” in regard to a marine fishery, means a scientific policy that seeks to improve management of biological resources, particularly in areas of scientific uncertainty, by viewing program actions as tools for learning. Actions shall be designed so that even if they fail, they will provide useful information for future actions. Monitoring and evaluation shall be emphasized so that the interaction of different elements within the system can be better understood. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Section 90.1.Verify source

§ 90.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

“Bycatch” means fish or other marine life taken in a fishery that are not the target of the fishery, and it includes discards.

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§ 90.7.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “depressed” for a marine fishery as a condition shown by declining population trends, and in some fisheries as abundance levels below those consistent with maximum sustainable yield.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 90.7. “Depressed,” with regard to a marine fishery, means the condition of a fishery for which the best available scientific information, and other relevant information that the commission or department possesses or receives, indicates a declining population trend has occurred over a period of time appropriate to that fishery. With regard to fisheries for which management is based on maximum sustainable yield, or in which a natural mortality rate is available, “depressed” means the condition of a fishery that exhibits declining fish population abundance levels below those consistent with maximum sustainable yield. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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§ 9000.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps generally may not be used to take finfish, mollusks, or crustaceans for commercial purposes in state waters unless this article expressly authorizes it.

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§ 9000.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

This section defines several terms used in the traps article, including bucket trap, general trap permit, Korean trap, nearshore species, deeper nearshore species, and popup.

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§ 9001.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Trapping finfish, mollusks, or crustaceans in ocean waters for commercial purposes is prohibited unless the person has a valid, unsuspended, and unrevoked general trap permit. The permit fee is $35.

Section 9001.Verify source

§ 9001.6.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Hagfish may be taken under a general trap permit only if the listed trap and species restrictions are met.

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§ 9001.7.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Finfish may be taken with a general trap permit only if the listed permit, gear, spacing, bait, and notification rules are met.

Section 9001.7.Verify source

§ 9001.8.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Sablefish may be taken with a general trap permit only in the stated ocean waters and only if the trap and use conditions are met.

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§ 9002.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

You generally may not interfere with another person’s marked trap, but certain permit holders and public safety personnel have limited exceptions.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. ) ## 9002. (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b), (c), and (d), it is unlawful to willfully or recklessly disturb, move, or damage any trap that belongs to another person and that is marked with a buoy identification number pursuant to Section 9006. (b) A person, who has been issued a general trap permit under Section 9001 and has it in his or her possession, may pull or raise a trap marked with a buoy, if the buoy is marked with a buoy identification number pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9006. A person pulling or raising a trap marked with a buoy identification number, other than his or her own buoy identification number, shall have written permission in his or her possession from the other person who holds the buoy identification number that is marked on the buoy. (c) Subdivision (a) does not apply to employees of the department while engaged in the performance of official duties. (d) (1) Subdivision (a) does not apply to publicly employed safety personnel, including, but not limited to, lifeguards, marine safety officers, harbor patrol officers, and peace officers, who, while engaged in the performance of their official duties, may remove a trap, buoy, or line located in or near breaking surf or adjacent to a public beach if they believe that the trap poses a public safety hazard. If any of those persons remove a trap, a buoy, or a trap or buoy line, any captured marine life shall be immediately returned to the ocean. (2) Any person described in this subdivision who removes a trap and any attachments thereto identified by a buoy identification number shall make an attempt to contact the person whose permit or license number is marked on the buoy by personal contact, by telephone, by recorded message left on a telephone answering machine, by regular United States Postal Service, or by other means, advising where the property is located. Those persons shall have no responsibility to secure the trap or attachments against loss or damage. (3) Employees of the department may disclose the name, address, and buoy identification numbers of currently permitted or licensed persons to representatives of public safety agencies described in this subdivision to assist in the return of traps and attachments to their proper owners or operators. (4) If the person whose permit or license number is marked on the buoy has been notified pursuant to this subdivision but has not retrieved the trap within seven days of notification, or if that person cannot be identified within seven days after the trap has been removed, the trap may be discarded. (5) This subdivision does not create any duty on any state or local agency to remove or move a trap, line, or buoy that may endanger the public safety and does not create any liability pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 814) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1047, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Section 9002.Verify source

§ 9002.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

The department must create and run a Dungeness crab trap retrieval program, set permits and fees, and manage how retrieved traps are handled.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. ) ## 9002.5. (a) Notwithstanding Section 9002, the department, in consultation with the Dungeness crab task force, shall establish a retrieval program to provide for the retrieval of lost or abandoned commercial Dungeness crab traps by June 30, 2019. (b) The retrieval program developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be consistent with all of the following: (1) (A) The department shall establish a retrieval permit that grants a person who obtains a retrieval permit the authority to retrieve Dungeness crab traps located in ocean waters belonging to another person without written permission from that person during both of the following periods of time: (i) The closed season of the Dungeness crab commercial fishery, as described in Section 8276. (ii) A period of time other than the time period described in clause (i) in which the director restricts the take of Dungeness crab pursuant to Section 8276.1 or regulations adopted pursuant to that section, if the director authorizes retrieval permitholders to retrieve traps during that time period. (B) The department may establish any qualifications it deems necessary for a person to obtain a retrieval permit. (C) The department shall require a permit fee in an amount necessary to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs to the department of the retrieval program. (2) Notwithstanding Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 2080) of Title 6 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code or any other law, any Dungeness crab trap retrieved under the authority of a retrieval permit shall become the property of the retrieval permitholder. (3) The department shall require a retrieval permitholder to notify the former trap owner of the retrieval of a Dungeness crab trap and to offer to sell the trap to the former owner for a reasonable recovery fee, as determined by the retrieval permitholder, based on the cost of trap retrieval and storage of the trap. The department shall impose per-trap fees on any former trap owner who refuses to pay the recovery fee to the retrieval permitholder. The department shall set the rate of these per-trap fees at a level sufficient to recover any costs to the department from handling noncompliance with the gear retrieval program and to reimburse the retrieval permitholder for the reasonable cost of trap retrieval, storage, and disposal of crab traps belonging to a former owner who refuses to pay the recovery fees for those traps and, upon appropriation by the Legislature, shall use the proceeds of the per-trap fees for these purposes. The department shall annually adjust the per-trap fees pursuant to Section 713. (4) Notwithstanding Section 8022, the department may release contact information to a retrieval permitholder for purposes of the retrieval program under terms and conditions as the department deems necessary to preserve the confidentiality of the information released. Any release of information pursuant to this section does not constitute a waiver of any applicable exemptions from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). (5) The department may deny an application for renewal or transfer of a Dungeness crab vessel permit until the applicant pays any fees imposed pursuant to paragraph (3). (6) The department shall submit the proposed retrieval program developed pursuant to this section to the Dungeness crab task force for review, and shall not implement the retrieval program until the task force has had 60 days or more to review the proposed retrieval program and recommend any proposed changes. The director may implement the retrieval program earlier than 60 days after it is submitted to the Dungeness crab task force for review, if recommended by the task force. (c) This section shall become inoperative on April 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that becomes operative on or before January 1, 2030, deletes or extends the dates on which it becomes inoperative and is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 118. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615. Inoperative April 1, 2029. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)

Section 9002.5.Verify source

§ 9003.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Every trap must have at least one destruction device, and the device must meet department-approved specifications.

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§ 9004.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps must be raised, cleaned, serviced, and emptied at intervals of no more than 96 hours, weather permitting, and traps must not be abandoned in state waters.

Section 9004.Verify source

§ 9005.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps or strings of traps must be marked with a buoy. The department must also adopt regulations for standardized gear marking in appropriate fisheries and set a fee for each affected fishery.

Section 9005.Verify source

§ 9006.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps used to take finfish or crustaceans must be marked with a buoy, and the buoy must identify the operator in the way specified for each type of catch.

Section 9006.Verify source

§ 9007.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps used without a buoy, or with a buoy not marked as required by Section 9006, are treated as public nuisances and must be removed from state waters by authorized enforcers.

Section 9007.Verify source

§ 9008.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps used in violation of the code or related regulations are treated as a public nuisance and must be seized, except as provided in Section 9007.

Section 9008.Verify source

§ 9010.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

This section sets rules for taking spiny lobster with lobster traps and specifies trap construction measurements and wire limits.

Section 9010.Verify source

§ 9011.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

This section allows taking Dungeness crab and rock crab with specified traps, but imposes trap-opening requirements and bans carrying lobster on a vessel used to take rock crab.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. ) ## 9011. (a) (1) Subject to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, Dungeness crab, as defined in Section 8275, may be taken with Dungeness crab traps. (2) A Dungeness crab trap may have any number of openings of any size. However, every Dungeness crab trap shall have at least two rigid circular openings of not less than 41/4 inches, inside diameter, on the top or side of the trap. If both of the openings are located on the side of the trap, at least one of the openings shall be located so that at least one-half of the opening is in the upper half of the trap. (3) Subject to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, rock crab may be taken incidentally with a Dungeness crab trap used pursuant to this subdivision to take Dungeness crab, provided that the incidental taking occurs only during the season when it is lawful to take both species. A rock crab, taken incidentally with a Dungeness crab trap, that does not comply with Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, shall be immediately returned to the waters from which it was taken. (b) (1) Subject to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, rock crab, as defined in Section 8275, may be taken with rock crab traps. (2) A rock crab trap may have any number of openings of any size. However, a rock crab trap constructed of wire mesh with an inside mesh measurement of not less than 17/8 inches by 37/8 inches, with the 37/8 inch measurement parallel to the floor, shall have at least one rigid circular opening of not less than 31/4 inches, inside diameter, located on any outside wall of the rearmost chamber of the crab trap and shall be located so that at least one-half of the opening is in the upper half of the trap. Rock crab traps constructed of other material shall have at least two rigid circular openings of not less than 31/4 inches, inside diameter, on the top or side of the rearmost chamber of the trap. If both of the openings are located on the side of the trap, at least one of the openings shall be located so that at least one-half of the opening is in the upper half of the trap. No rigid circular opening, as required, shall extend more than 1/2 inch beyond the plane of the wall side or top of the trap in which it is located, and it shall be clearly accessible to any crab which may be in the trap. (3) Subject to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, Dungeness crab may be taken incidentally with a rock crab trap used pursuant to this subdivision to take rock crab, provided that the incidental taking occurs only during the season when it is lawful to take both species. A Dungeness crab, taken incidentally with a rock crab trap, that does not comply with Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2, shall be immediately returned to the waters from which it was taken. (4) A person shall not possess any lobster aboard a vessel while the vessel is being used pursuant to this subdivision to take rock crab. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 175. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Section 9011.Verify source

§ 9012.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

A vessel cannot be used to take and land crab for both commercial and sport purposes on the same day, and in Districts 6 to 9 a trap cannot be used to take Dungeness crab if it is tied by a common line to another trap.

Section 9012.Verify source

§ 9015.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Prawns or shrimp may be taken with prawn or shrimp traps under a general trap permit, and the traps must meet size limits.

Section 9015.Verify source

§ 9020.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Certain listed fish may be taken with baitfish traps if a general trap permit is issued and Section 8400 is satisfied; baitfish trap size is also capped.

Section 9020.Verify source

§ 9022.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps used to take fin fish are barred in Districts 10, 11, and 12, except bait fish traps. Marine species of fin fish subject to Section 8403 may be taken with fin fish traps only as prescribed by the commission under a general trap permit.

Section 9022.Verify source

§ 9023.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Traps may be used year-round to take carp, but they must meet design and bait restrictions, and any non-carp fish caught must be returned to the water immediately.

Section 9023.Verify source

§ 9024.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Traps [9000 - 9024] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1271, Sec. 20. )Repeal

Crayfish traps may be used at any time in any district to take only crayfish, but they must not be larger than three feet and any other fish or species caught must be returned immediately. The commission may prohibit traps that injure fish or catch too many non-crayfish fish.

Section 9024.Verify source

§ 9025.1.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

The Legislature states that commercial hook and line fishing gear should be regulated in a way that supports orderly fisheries development and sustainable harvests.

Section 9025.1.Verify source

§ 9025.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

This section allows certain troll lines and handlines in specified fishing districts, but limits the number of lines and hooks in some areas and when multiple commercial fishermen are aboard a vessel.

Section 9025.5.Verify source

§ 9026.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

Set lines may be used only in Districts 6, 7, 10, 17, 18, and 19, and hooks on set lines must not be more than 100 feet above the anchor or ocean bottom.

Section 9026.Verify source

§ 9027.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

This section limits hook counts and line setup for commercial fishing in certain waters, and requires off-vessel lines to be buoyed and labeled with a commercial fishing license number.

Section 9027.Verify source

§ 9027.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

In the covered waters, commercial fishing with authorized fishing lines is limited to 150 hooks per vessel, 15 hooks per line, and no line-to-line attachment; separate buoy-and-license marking is required for lines not attached to a vessel.

Section 9027.5.Verify source

§ 9028.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

Fishing lines, including troll lines and handlines, may not be used if they are more than 900 feet long unless they are set lines under specified sections or deep-set buoy gear authorized under federal law.

Section 9028.Verify source

§ 9029.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

Certain anchored fishing lines may be used in specified districts, but they cannot be used to take listed sharks or swordfish/marlin, cannot exceed 3,000 feet, and cannot have hooks in the upper one-third; the buoy must show the fisherman’s identification number.

Section 9029.Verify source

§ 9029.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Fishing Lines [9025.1 - 9029.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 318, Sec. 6. )Amendment

Commercial fishing with set lines, vertical fishing lines, or troll lines is unlawful in the specified area and time window, except for salmon or California halibut.

Section 9029.5.Verify source

§ 9050.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Hand-operated appliances may be used to take certain mollusks, sand crabs, and shrimps in listed districts, but not freshwater clams on levees or levee berms.

Section 9050.Verify source

§ 9051.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Repeal

Spears, harpoons, and bows and arrows may be used to take skates, rays, and sharks, except soupfin sharks.

Section 9051.Verify source

§ 9052.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Slurp guns may be used to take fish for commercial purposes in specified fish and game districts.

Section 9052.Verify source

§ 9053.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Section 9053.Verify source

§ 9054.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

Commercial taking of sea urchins is prohibited unless the person has a valid, unsuspended sea urchin diving permit, subject to commission regulations.

Section 9054.Verify source

§ 9054.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

The commission may adopt regulations about commercial sea urchin diving permits and the vessels used to commercially fish for sea urchin.

Section 9054.5.Verify source

§ 9055.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Amendment

The base fee for a sea urchin permit is $598.50. If the California Sea Urchin Commission notifies the department, the department must charge an additional $200 fee and distribute it to the Commission, less distribution expenses.

Section 9055.Verify source

§ 9056.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Other Means of Taking [9000 - 9056] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Other Appliances [9050 - 9056] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. )Provision

The department must adopt regulations on how lines are marked and color coded in state managed fisheries.

Section 9056.Verify source

§ 91.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “discards” as fish taken in a fishery but not retained for certain reasons.

Section 91.Verify source

§ 9100.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Fuel Conservation Assistance Program [9100 - 9101] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1. )Provision

The California Energy Extension Service must run a revolving loan fund program for low-income fishing fleet operators.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Fuel Conservation Assistance Program [9100 - 9101] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1. ) ## 9100. The California Energy Extension Service of the Office of Planning and Research shall implement a revolving loan fund program to assist low-income fishing fleet operators reduce their energy costs and conserve fuel by providing low-interest loans to those operators. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1.)

Section 9100.Verify source

§ 9101.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Fuel Conservation Assistance Program [9100 - 9101] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1. )Provision

The California Energy Extension Service of the Office of Planning and Research must report to the Legislature every two years, starting January 1, 1994, on the status of the loan program.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING [7600 - 9101] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Fuel Conservation Assistance Program [9100 - 9101] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1. ) ## 9101. Commencing January 1, 1994, and thereafter biennially, the California Energy Extension Service of the Office of Planning and Research shall report to the Legislature on the status of the loan program, including the number and the amounts of loans made, the amount of loans repaid, and a comparison of the ethnic background of the loan recipients with the ethnic background of the low-income fishing fleet operators. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 967, Sec. 1.)

Section 9101.Verify source

§ 93.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “essential fishery information” for a marine fishery.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 93. “Essential fishery information,” with regard to a marine fishery, means information about fish life history and habitat requirements; the status and trends of fish populations, fishing effort, and catch levels; fishery effects on fish age structure and on other marine living resources and users, and any other information related to the biology of a fish species or to taking in the fishery that is necessary to permit fisheries to be managed according to the requirements of this code. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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§ 94.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Amendment

“Fishery” is defined to include certain marine fish or marine plant populations, and also fishing for, harvesting, or catching those populations.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 94. “Fishery” means both of the following: (a) One or more populations of marine fish or marine plants that may be treated as a unit for purposes of conservation and management and that are identified on the basis of geographical, scientific, technical, recreational, and economic characteristics. (b) Fishing for, harvesting, or catching the populations described in (a). (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 559, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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§ 96.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

“Marine living resources” means wild mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and plants that normally occur in or are associated with salt water, plus the marine habitats they depend on.

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§ 96.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “maximum sustainable yield” for a marine fishery.

Section 96.5.Verify source

§ 97.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “optimum yield” for a marine fishery.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 97. “Optimum yield,” with regard to a marine fishery, means the amount of fish taken in a fishery that does all of the following: (a) Provides the greatest overall benefit to the people of California, particularly with respect to food production and recreational opportunities, and takes into account the protection of marine ecosystems. (b) Is the maximum sustainable yield of the fishery, as reduced by relevant economic, social, or ecological factors. (c) In the case of an overfished fishery, provides for rebuilding to a level consistent with producing maximum sustainable yield in the fishery. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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§ 97.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “overfished” for a marine fishery.

Section 97.5.Verify source

§ 98.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

“Overfishing” is defined as a level of taking that is not sustainable or that threatens a marine fishery’s ability to produce maximum sustainable yield over time.

Section 98.Verify source

§ 98.2.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

For a fishery, “participants” means the sportfishing, commercial fishing, and fish receiving and processing sectors.

Section 98.2.Verify source

§ 98.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “population” or “stock” as a fish species, subspecies, geographical grouping, or other category that can be managed as a unit.

Section 98.5.Verify source

§ 99.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Amendment

This section defines “restricted access” for a marine fishery as one where participation, vessel use, or each participant’s catch is limited by statute or regulation.

Section 99.Verify source

§ 99.5.## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. )Interpretation

This section defines “sustainable,” “sustainable use,” and “sustainability” for a marine fishery.

## Fish and Game Code - FGC ## DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 - 99.5] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90 - 99.5] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. ) ## 99.5. “Sustainable,” “sustainable use,” and “sustainability,” with regard to a marine fishery, mean both of the following: (a) Continuous replacement of resources, taking into account fluctuations in abundance and environmental variability. (b) Securing the fullest possible range of present and long-term economic, social, and ecological benefits, maintaining biological diversity, and, in the case of fishery management based on maximum sustainable yield, taking in a fishery that does not exceed optimum yield. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code
Section 9002.
Family Code
Section 9.2.

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Part 663 of Title 50 of the Code
Section 8834.1.
Section 13050 of the Water Code
Section 89.1.
Section 79056 of the Food and Agricultural Code
Section 9055.

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Title 6 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code
Section 9002.5.
Water Code
Section 89.

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