Fish & G. Code, § 8234 · Article 4.5. Commercial Salmon Vessel Permits
Fish & G. Code, § 8234
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The department shall not issue a permit under this article unless one of the following first occurs:
(1) The applicant presents to the department a commercial fishing salmon stamp issued to the owner or an agent of the owner. No commercial fishing salmon stamp shall be presented or accepted by the department to authorize issuance of a permit under this section for more than one vessel.
(2) The applicant obtains a commercial fishing salmon stamp and pays the fees for the stamp.
(3) On or before April 1 of the current license year, the owner is 70 years of age.
(b) The first commercial fishing salmon stamp issued to an owner, or to that owner’s agent, shall be affixed to the commercial fishing license of that owner or agent. Any additional commercial fishing salmon stamps issued to the owner or the owner’s agent pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) for purposes of obtaining permits for use of additional commercial salmon fishing vessels shall be affixed to each additional vessel’s registration issued pursuant to Section 7881.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 849, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 1995.
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