Fish & G. Code, § 8259 · Article 5. Lobster

Fish & G. Code, § 8259

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

Whenever it is necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery, the commission may limit the number of permits that may be issued pursuant to this article. As it determines appropriate to protect the resource, the commission may limit the number of permits on a statewide basis or within selected geographical areas.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 934, Sec. 2.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC&sectionNum=8259.
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