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CA Fish & Game Code § 7654 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 1.5 - Federal Regulation|Section 7654.

7654.  The Legislature finds and declares:(a) That the actions taken by the federal Pacific Fishery Management Council have resulted in significant economic losses to California’s salmon and groundfish fisheries, have caused significant waste of fish, and have failed to manage and conserve fisheries for their optimum yield.(b) That the California Salmon Fishery has been severely affected by regulations imposed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the federal Department of Commerce.(c) That the membership of the Pacific Fishery Management Council has never included a commercial salmon troll fisherman and has at times lacked balance and representation from major fisheries subject to the fishery management plans of the council.(Added by renumbering Section 7660 (as added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1323) by Stats. 1985, Ch. 106, Sec. 35.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 1.5 - Federal Regulation|Section 7655.

7655.  (a) It is the policy of the State of California that the state be represented on the Pacific Fishery Management Council by people who are knowledgeable about fisheries directly subject to the fishery management plans of the council. Nominations and appointments to the Pacific Fishery Management Council shall be a balanced representation of interested parties, including, but not limited to, representatives from the commercial salmon troll fishery, the groundfish fishery, the coastal pelagic species fishery, the seafood processing industry, the commercial passenger carrying fishing industry, nongovernmental environmental organizations, and marine scientists.(b) When the Governor nominates persons for any seat on the Pacific Fishery Management Council, those individuals shall be knowledgeable of California’s fishery resources and its fishing industry. Further, the nominations may be made after consultation with fishery organizations and other interested parties, including parties representing the public’s interest in the fishery resources and marine environment.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 854, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7660 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 1.6 - Salmon Management|Section 7660.

7660.  As used in this article:(a) “Advisory committee” means the Advisory Committee on Salmon and Steelhead Trout, established pursuant to Resolution Chapter 141 of the Statutes of 1983, except that there shall be two additional members appointed by the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture after consultation with the Director of Fish and Game and the Fish and Game Commission.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1686, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 1984.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7662 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 1.6 - Salmon Management|Section 7662.

7662.  The department shall consult with the advisory committee and representatives of every user group known to the department on the progress being made in the development of the annual and long-term salmon management plans.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1686, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 1984.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7690 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 1.7 - Vessel, Hull, and Machinery Loss Pooling|Section 7690.

7690.  (a) Any person engaged in the business of licensed commercial fishing may enter into an arrangement with other authorized persons for the pooling of funds to pay claims or losses arising out of loss or damage to a vessel or machinery used in the business of commercial fishing and owned by a member of the pool.A pool established pursuant to this section is not, and shall not be, subject to the Insurance Code and is not a member of the California Insurance Guarantee Association under Article 14.2 (commencing with Section 1063) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Insurance Code.(b) The pool established pursuant to this section shall have initial pooled resources of not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) and the pool shall operate under generally acceptable accounting principles.(c) All participating persons in any pool established pursuant to this section shall agree to pay premiums or make other mandatory financial contributions or commitments necessary to ensure a financially sound risk pool.(d) For the purpose of this section, “person engaged in the business of licensed commercial fishing” and “authorized person” mean any natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other person or entity engaged in the business of fishing for commercial purposes for which that person or its agents or employees are required to be licensed.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 123. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7700.

7700.  As used in this chapter:(a) “Reduction plant” means any plant used in the reduction or conversion of fish into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, or other fishery products or byproducts.(b) “Packer” means any person canning fish or preserving fish by the common methods of drying, salting, pickling, smoking, cold packing, or vacuum packing.(c) “Fish offal” means the heads, viscera, and other parts of fish taken off in preparing for canning, preserving, packing, and preparing for consumption in a fresh state.(d) “Stamp,” except where otherwise specified, includes an electronic validation of privileges issued to the licensee.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 112, Sec. 62. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7701.

7701.  The commission may regulate and control fishing boats, barges, lighters or tenders, receptacles or vehicles containing fish, commercial fishermen, packers, reduction plants, plants where fish products are manufactured, and dealers in fish, or fishery products, insofar as necessary to insure the taking and delivery of fish and fishery products in a wholesome and sanitary condition to canning, packing or preserving plants, or to any plant where fishery products are manufactured, or to any fresh fish dealer, and to prevent deterioration and waste of fish.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7702.

7702.  The department may enter and examine any canning, packing, preserving, or reduction plant, or place of business where fish or other fishery products are packed, preserved, manufactured, bought or sold, or board any fishing boat, barge, lighter, tender, or vehicle or receptacle containing fish, and ascertain the amount of fish received, or kind and amount of fishery products packed or manufactured and the number and size of containers or cans for fishery products purchased, received, used, or on hand and may examine any books and records containing any account of fish caught, bought, canned, packed, stored or sold.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7702.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7702.1.

7702.1.  No sardines, anchovies, mackerel, or squid intended for or used in any cannery shall be unloaded from any vessel except at a weighing or measuring device approved by the Bureau of Weights and Measures. Such products shall be weighed by a public weighmaster licensed as an individual under the laws of this state and a receipt as to such weight shall be immediately issued by the weighmaster to the fisherman at the time of receipt of such products. Copies of such receipt shall be handled in the manner provided in Sections 8043 to 8047, inclusive.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 246, Sec. 1.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7703.

7703.  The commission may establish grades for different varieties of fish or fishery products, which grades shall be conformed to by persons who take or use sardines for bait or who deliver fish or other fishery products to packers or to fresh fish dealers. Every packer of fish, fish dealer, or manufacturer of fish products shall conform to the grades established by the commission.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7704.

7704.  (a) It is unlawful to cause or permit deterioration or waste of a fish taken in the waters of this state, or brought into this state, or to take, receive, or agree to receive more fish than can be used without deterioration, waste, or spoilage.(b) Except as permitted by this code, it is unlawful to use a fish, except fish offal, in a reduction plant or by a reduction process.(c) Except as permitted by this code or by regulation of the commission, it is unlawful to sell, purchase, deliver for a commercial purpose, or possess on a commercial fishing vessel registered pursuant to Section 7881, a shark fin or tail or part of a shark fin or tail that has been removed from the carcass. However, a thresher shark fin or tail that has been removed from the carcass and whose original shape remains unaltered may be possessed on a registered commercial fishing vessel if the carcass corresponding to the fin or tail is also possessed.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 137. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7705 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7705.

7705.  All chutes or conveyors used to convey fish or fish offal to any receptacle, and all receptacles containing fish or fish offal to be used for reduction purposes, shall be so constructed and maintained that the fish or fish offal thereon or therein is at all times open to view and inspection.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7706 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7706.

7706.  A written complaint may be made to the commission against any person who violates Section 7700 to 7705, inclusive, 7707, 7708, 8075 to 8080, inclusive, or 8153, or any regulation adopted thereunder, by any person having information or knowledge of the violation. If the person charged is found guilty of the offense charged, the commission may suspend, for a period not to exceed 90 days, any license issued by any state board or officer to that person to take, buy, sell, can, or preserve fish or fishery products. No other license shall be issued to that person during the period of suspension. The proceedings shall be conducted at one of the commission’s regularly scheduled meetings.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1244, Sec. 7.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7707 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7707.

7707.  Any reduction plant in which any fish or any part thereof is used in violation of the provisions of Sections 7700 to 7706, inclusive, 7708, 8151, 8153 to 8157, inclusive, and 8075 to 8080, inclusive, of this code, or in violation of any regulation of the commission, is a nuisance. Whenever the existence of such nuisance is shown to the satisfaction of the superior court of the county in which the reduction plant is situated, by complaint filed in the name of the people of the State of California, the court may issue a temporary injunction to abate and prevent the continuance or recurrence of such nuisance. If the existence of a nuisance is established in such action, an order of abatement shall be entered as part of the judgment in the case, which order shall direct the closing, for 12 months, of the building or place where such nuisance was maintained, and, during such time, the building or place shall be and remain in the custody of the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7708 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7708.

7708.  The commission may make and enforce such regulations as may be necessary or convenient for carrying out any power, authority, or jurisdiction conferred under this article.(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7709 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7709.

7709.  The commission may establish rules and regulations for the commercial taking of fish for educational and scientific purposes.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 689.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7710 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7710.

7710.  (a) If the director determines, based on the best available scientific information, or other relevant information that the director possesses or receives, and on at least one public hearing in the area of the fishery, that taking in a fishery is being conducted in a manner that is not sustainable, the director may order the closure of any waters or otherwise restrict the taking under a fishing license in state waters of that species. Any closure or restriction order shall be adopted by emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The director shall bring to the attention of the commission within seven working days any regulations adopted pursuant to this section. Any regulations shall be effective for only 30 days unless the commission extends the closure or restriction under any authority it may have, or unless the director orders another closure or restriction, consistent with the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) The department shall give notice of any hearing to be held pursuant to this section to the commission and its marine resources committee as far in advance of the hearing date as possible.Nothing in this section or Section 7710.5 restricts any existing jurisdiction of the department with regard to the regulation of fisheries on the high seas.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 483, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7710.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7710.1.

7710.1.  A closure or restriction under Section 7710, or the removal of a closure or restriction under Section 7710.5, may be appealed to the commission. The commission shall hear and decide the appeal within a time that is meaningful, taking into account the duration of the fishery and the economics of the fishery.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7710.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7710.5.

7710.5.  If, during the period that regulations adopted pursuant to Section 7710 are effective, the director determines, based on thorough and adequate scientific evidence and at least one public hearing in the area of the fishery, that any species or subspecies the taking of which was previously restricted, has recovered or additional evidence indicates that the resource is not in danger of irreparable injury, the director may remove the restriction on taking. Action to remove the restriction shall be by adoption of an emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.The director shall bring to the attention of the Legislature, within seven calendar days, any regulations adopted pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 20.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7711 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7711.

7711.  (a) A person shall, upon request by an authorized agent or employee of the department, immediately relinquish, at no charge, fish or parts of fish caught or landed in California to the department for the purpose of collecting a biological sample.(b) For purposes of this section, “person” means a person licensed pursuant to Section 7850 or a person licensed pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 8030).(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 757, Sec. 3. (SB 80) Effective October 9, 2021.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7712 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 7712.

7712.  Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery resource, marine mammals, or sea birds, or due to a conflict with other fisheries or uses of the marine environment, it shall be the policy of the department and the commission, consistent with budgetary and personnel considerations, to assist and foster the development of alternative fisheries or alternative fishing gear for those commercial fishermen affected by the restrictions, closures, or resource losses, including, but not limited to, the issuing of experimental fishing permits pursuant to Section 1022.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 477, Sec. 6. (AB 1573) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7850 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 3 - Commercial Fishing Licenses|Section 7850.

7850.  (a) Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or operate, or assist in using or operating, any boat, aircraft, net, trap, line, or other appliance to take fish or amphibia for commercial purposes, and no person shall cause to be brought ashore, any fish or amphibia at any point in the state for the purpose of selling them in a fresh state or shall contribute materially to the activities on board the commercial fishing vessel, unless the person holds a commercial fishing license issued by the department. (b) Any person not required under subdivision (a) to hold a commercial fishing license shall register his or her presence on board the commercial fishing vessel in a log maintained by the owner or operator of the vessel according to the requirements of the department. (c) As used in this section, “person” does not include persons who are less than 16 years of age, a partnership, corporation, or association. Any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or association may pay the fees for a license issued to any person.(d) This article does not apply to the taking, transporting, or selling of live freshwater fish for bait by the holder of a live freshwater bait fish license issued pursuant to Section 8460.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 124. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7850.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 3 - Commercial Fishing Licenses|Section 7850.5.

7850.5.  Section 7850 does not apply to any person who is employed by the fish receiver to unload fish or fish products, or to load or unload food and supplies, on or from a commercial fishing boat at a dock.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 80, Sec. 1. Effective June 30, 1991.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7851 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 3 - Commercial Fishing Licenses|Section 7851.

7851.  The application for a commercial fishing license shall contain a statement of the applicant’s sex, age, height, weight, the color of eyes and hair, and a statement as to whether or not the applicant is a citizen of the United States.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 936, Sec. 1. Effective September 28, 1992.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7852 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 3 - Commercial Fishing Licenses|Section 7852.

7852.  (a) The department shall issue a commercial fishing license to any resident who is 16 years of age or older, upon payment of a base fee of ninety-five dollars ($95) for each resident vessel crewmember or resident vessel operator.(b) The department shall issue a commercial fishing license to any nonresident who is 16 years of age or older, upon payment of a base fee of two hundred eighty-five dollars ($285) for a nonresident vessel crewmember or nonresident vessel operator.(c) The base fees specified in this section are applicable to the 2004 license year, and shall be adjusted annually thereafter pursuant to Section 713.(d) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (c), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those licenses.(e) Nothing in this section affects any other provision of law relating to the employment of minors.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 565, Sec. 23. (SB 1148) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Fish & Game Code § 7852.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Fish and Game Code - FGC|DIVISION 6 - FISH|PART 3 - COMMERCIAL FISHING|CHAPTER 1 - Generally|ARTICLE 3 - Commercial Fishing Licenses|Section 7852.1.

7852.1.  The department may refund the fees paid for a commercial fishing license or stamp, a commercial boat registration, or a commercial fishing permit to the estate of the deceased holder of the license, stamp, registration, or permit, if proof is provided by the estate that the death of the holder occurred prior to the opening of the season for which the license, stamp, registration, or permit was valid. The department may deduct from the refund an amount equal to the cost of issuing the refund, but not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25).(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 673, Sec. 2.)