The commission may conduct, or contract with others to conduct, scientific research, including the study, analysis, dissemination, and accumulation of information obtained from research or elsewhere, regarding the importance of and methods for maintaining a sustainable spiny lobster fishery, fishery management, resource management, cost-efficient production practices, and the marketing and distribution of spiny lobster and spiny lobster products. The results of any research conducted by or on behalf of the commission may be used by the commission in any way it deems appropriate.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 944) Effective January 1, 2018. Provisions operative or inoperative as prescribed in Sections 79180.5, 79181.5, and 79195 et. seq. Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 79182.5.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018