Fish & G. Code, § 8383.5 · Article 9. Salt-water and Anadromous Fish Generally

Fish & G. Code, § 8383.5

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

It is unlawful to take, possess, sell, or purchase any white sea bass less than 28 inches in length, measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the end of the longer lobe of the tail.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1370, Sec. 24. Effective October 27, 1992.

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=8383.5.
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