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Fish and Game Code - Chapter 7.3 of Division 2; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Black Bass Conservation and Management Act of 1980 (secs. 1740 - 1743).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
California
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Stock enhancement/repopulation Policy/planning Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Part of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code of California declares the State policy in respect of preservation and enhancement of black bass resources. It specifies the components of the black bass management program of the Department of Fish and Game: The Department shall determine the angler harvest of black bass populations and shall recommend changes in angling regulations to prevent or correct excessive harvesting. The Department shall also consider recommending catch and release regulations for black bass and the suitability of the many different species, subspecies, and strains of black bass when management programs are formulated, and shall improve shoreline habitat for black bass in waters where insufficient habitat exists and shall encourage reservoir operating agencies to carry out shoreline habitat improvement projects.

Full text
English
Website
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov