Fish and Game Code - Chapter 10.5 of Division 3; Fish and Game Generally - Marine Life Protection Act (secs. 2850 - 2863). Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision California Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Stock enhancement/repopulation Protected fishing area Management/conservation Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code of California, known as the Marine Life Protection Act, concerns redesignation of the Marine protected area (MPA) system of California to increase its coherence and its effectiveness at protecting the state’s marine life, habitat, and ecosystems and requires the Fish and Game Commission to adopt a master plan that guides the adoption and implementation of the Marine Life Protection Program. the master plan shall include various recommendations as specified. The Commission may regulate commercial and recreational fishing and any other taking of marine species in MPAs. Full text English Website leginfo.legislature.ca.gov