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Cal. Fish & Game Code § 8497 — Halibut Trawl Grounds
Cal. Fish & Game Code § 8497
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Fish and Game Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fishing operations, within the designated California halibut trawl grounds are in danger of irreparable injury, he or she may order the closure of the area, or portions thereof, to trawl net fishing or further restrict…
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Cal. Fish & Game Code § 8497 — Halibut Trawl Grounds is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fishing operations, within the designated California halibut trawl grounds are in danger of irreparable injury, he or she may order the closure of the area, or portions thereof, to trawl net fishing or further restrict the nets that may be used in the area, or portions thereof. Any such closure or restriction order shall be adopted by 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 department shall bring to the attention of the Legislature within 30 calendar days after commencement of the next succeeding regular session of the Legislature any regulation adopted pursuant to this section.