{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"5500","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 5500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. FISH [5500. - 9101.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERALLY [5500. - 6951.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-6/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Miscellaneous [5500. - 5523.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 101.   (AB 1760)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>It is unlawful to use explosives in the waters of the state inhabited by fish, except in one of the following circumstances:</p><p>(a) Pursuant to a permit first obtained by the user from the department, consistent with terms and conditions set by the commission. The department’s decision to grant or deny a permit may be appealed to the commission by any person.</p><p>(b) In an emergency, to remove an accidental obstruction to the flow of water.</p>","text":"It is unlawful to use explosives in the waters of the state inhabited by fish, except in one of the following circumstances: (a) Pursuant to a permit first obtained by the user from the department, consistent with terms and conditions set by the commission. The department’s decision to grant or deny a permit may be appealed to the commission by any person. (b) In an emergency, to remove an accidental obstruction to the flow of water.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/miscellaneous-5500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}