California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Fish and Game Code - FGC |
Division 6. FISH |
Part 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING |
Chapter 2. Particular Varieties of Fish |
ARTICLE 16. Drift Gill Net Shark and Swordfish Fishery |
Section 8577.
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Notwithstanding Section 8394, the director may close the drift gill net shark and swordfish fishery, the swordfish harpoon fishery, or any area where either or both fisheries are conducted, if, after a public hearing, the director determines the action is necessary to protect the swordfish or thresher shark and bonito (mako) shark resources.
The director shall reopen a fishery or any fishing areas previously closed pursuant to this section if the director determines that the conditions which necessitated the closure no longer exist.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 439, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1995.)