Food and Agricultural Code § 79071
ARTICLE 4. Powers and Duties of the Commission
The commission may conduct, or contract with others to conduct, scientific research, including the study, analysis, dissemination, and accumulation of information obtained from research or elsewhere, regarding the importance and methods for maintaining a sustainable sea urchin fishery, fishery management, resource management and enhancement, cost-efficient production practices, and marketing and distribution of sea urchin and sea urchin products. The results of any research conducted by or on behalf of the commission may be used by the commission in any way it deems appropriate.