Fish & G. Code, § 8403 · Article 9. Salt-water and Anadromous Fish Generally
Fish & G. Code, § 8403
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) To the extent not in conflict with Section 8607, marine species of fin fish that are classified as groundfish may be taken under the regulations of the commission.
(b) Marine species of fin fish, including, but not limited to, fin fish that are classified as groundfish, may be taken with fin fish traps, subject to Article 1 (commencing with Section 9000) of Chapter 4, under regulations of the commission. The regulations may limit the number of fin fish traps that any vessel may use, designate the areas in which the traps may be used, and prescribe other limitations on the use of fin fish traps.
(c) Except as otherwise prohibited, any species may be taken in a fin fish trap.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 158. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.
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