California Fish and Game Code

§ 7090

FGC § 7090 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 6 · Part 1.7 · Ch. 8

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares that a proactive approach to management of emerging fisheries will foster a healthy marine environment and will benefit both commercial and sport fisheries and other marine-dependent activities. Therefore, the commission, based upon the advice and recommendations of the department, shall encourage, manage, and regulate emerging fisheries consistent with the policies of this part.

(b)For purposes of this section, “emerging fishery,” in regard to a marine fishery, means both of the following:

(1)A fishery that the director has determined is an emerging fishery, based on criteria that are approved by the commission and are related to a trend of increased landings or participants in the fishery and the degree of existing regulation of the fishery.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 127. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.