The author has tried to include all applicable portions of the Regulations and answer all possible questions that may arise about their interpretation. There may be omissions or errors in our interpretation. Remember that you and you alone are ultimately responsible for following the regulations.
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Obtain a copy of the Regulations and study them. The Department also has the regulations on a web page for your reference. If you are 16 years of age or older you must have a fishing license to take abalone. The yearly limit is 100 abalone. Persons diving from a boat or shore may have their license, abalone stamp and report card on their boat or within 500 yards of shore respectively, instead of wearing it as other fishermen must do.