Fish & G. Code, § 8840 · Article 10. Trawl Nets
Fish & G. Code, § 8840
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Chafing gear may be used or possessed but shall not be connected directly to the terminal, or closed, end of the cod-end. Except for chafing gear prescribed under federal groundfish regulations adopted pursuant to the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C., Sec. 1801 et seq.), all chafing gear shall have a minimum mesh size of six inches, unless only the bottom one-half, or underside, of the cod-end is covered by chafing gear, which may be of any size mesh.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1048, Sec. 16. Effective September 26, 1983.
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