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Fish and Game Code - Chapter 6 of Part 1 of Division 6 (Fish); Kelp and Other Aquatic Plants (secs. 6650 - 6751).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
California
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Ecosystem preservation Aquatic plants Authorization/permit Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of Division 6 of the Fish and Game Code of California requires every person engaged in harvesting kelp or other aquatic plants for profit in the waters of this State to have a license for that purpose. Licences shall be granted by the Department of Fish and Game. The Fish and Game Commission may make such Regulations as may be necessary to insure the proper harvesting of kelp and other aquatic plants. If, at any time, the Commission finds that the harvesting of kelp will tend to destroy or impair any kelp bed or beds, or parts thereof, or tend to impair or destroy the supply of any food for fish, the Department shall serve on every person licensed to harvest kelp a written notice that the kelp bed or beds, or parts thereof, shall be closed to the harvesting of kelp for a period not to exceed one year. Persons wishing to lease the exclusive privilege to harvest kelp shall submit a written application to the Commission.

Full text
English
Website
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov