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Fish and Game Code § 8394

ARTICLE 9. Salt-water and Anadromous Fish Generally

Current as of September 28, 2026Fish & G. Code, § 8394Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1997.

Swordfish shall not be taken, possessed aboard a boat, or landed by a person for commercial purposes except under a valid swordfish permit. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a swordfish permit issued to that person that has not been revoked or suspended, subject to regulations adopted by the commission.