California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Fish and Game Code - FGC |
Division 6. FISH |
Part 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING |
Chapter 1. Generally |
ARTICLE 4. Vessel Registration |
Section 7880.
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(a) Every person owning or operating any vessel used in connection with fishing operations for profit who has been issued a commercial boat registration pursuant to Section 7881 shall display, for the purpose of identification, a Department of Fish and Game registration number on the vessel in a manner designated by the department.
(b) The method of displaying the registration number on the vessel shall be determined by the department after consultation with the Department of Boating and Waterways, taking into consideration the responsibilities and duties of the Department of Boating and Waterways as prescribed in the Harbors and Navigation Code.
(c) The registration number is not transferable, and it is a permanent fixture upon the vessel for which it is originally issued.