California Fish and Game Code

§ 7856

FGC § 7856 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 6 · Part 3 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3

Statute text

Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, except as provided in subdivision (f) and except when prohibited by federal law, fish may be prepared for human consumption aboard a commercial fishing vessel only under the following conditions:

(a)The fish are taken under all existing commercial fishing laws and regulations and, except as provided in subdivision (f), the fish is of a species and size that can be lawfully taken under sportfishing regulations in the area where taken and are taken incidental to normal commercial fishing operations.

(b)The fish is separated from other fish and stored with other foodstuff for consumption by the crew and passengers aboard the vessel.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 139. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.