California Fish and Game Code ARTICLE 1 - Generally

  • Section 8601.
    Any net or line used to take fish that is anchored to the bottom on each end and is not free to drift with the...
  • Section 8601.5.
    (a) Set nets and set lines shall be marked at both ends with buoys displaying above their waterlines, in numerals at least 2 inches high, the...
  • Section 8601.6.
    (a)  The footrope (leadline) of any set net shall have a breaking strength of at least 50 pounds less than the combined breaking strength of...
  • Section 8602.
    The length of the meshes of any net shall be determined by taking at least four meshes and measuring them inside the knots or, in...
  • Section 8603.
    It is unlawful to use or operate or assist in using or operating any net, trap, line, spear, or appliance, other than in connection with...
  • Section 8604.
    It is unlawful willfully to disturb or injure any net, trap, or other apparatus to take fish which is being legally used in the waters...
  • Section 8605.
    The department or any person authorized by it may use any net or other appliance in any district for the purpose of recovering fish from...
  • Section 8606.
    (a) The commission shall encourage the development of new types of commercial fishing gear and new methods of using existing commercial fishing gear by approving permits...
  • Section 8606.1.
    (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the use of nearshore trawl nets was authorized through the experimental gear permit process and the alternative gear development...
  • Section 8607.
    It is unlawful for any person possessing or operating any type of net, trap, or line that is subject to federal groundfish regulations adopted pursuant...
  • Section 8608.
    Notwithstanding Sections 8660, 8665, 8724, and 8780, the commission may, after a public hearing, when it determines that it is in the best interests of...
  • Section 8609.
    The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) The central California nearshore gill and trammel net fisheries for California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) and white croaker (Genyonemus lineatus) and...

Last modified: October 22, 2018