{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"97.5","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 97.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 99.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-0.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Marine Life Definitions [90. - 99.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-0.5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1052, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>“Overfished,” with regard to a marine fishery, means both of the following:</p><p>(a) A depressed fishery.</p><p>(b) A reduction of take in the fishery is the principal means for rebuilding the population.</p>","text":"“Overfished,” with regard to a marine fishery, means both of the following: (a) A depressed fishery. (b) A reduction of take in the fishery is the principal means for rebuilding the population.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/marine-life-definitions-97-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}