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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 16Art. 1§ 76511 Salmon Vessel Operator Definition

§ 76511 Salmon Vessel Operator Definition

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§ 76511 Salmon Vessel Operator Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A commercial salmon vessel operator is a fisherman who works on a boat that catches salmon to sell.
  • •The boat must have a special permit to legally catch and sell salmon.
  • •The permit is given under specific rules in the Fish and Game Code.

Example

A fisherman wants to catch salmon and sell them to restaurants.

The fisherman must have a special permit for his boat to legally do this. Without the permit, he can't sell the salmon he catches.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 76511 Salmon Vessel Operator Definition

“Commercial salmon vessel operator” is a commercial fisherman who operates a commercial salmon vessel for which a valid commercial salmon vessel permit has been issued pursuant to Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 8230) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 6 of the Fish and Game Code. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. Effective June 22, 1989.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commercial salmon vessel operatorfishingboatgame codeeffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 76530 Commercial Fisherman Definition
  • § 76550 Salmon Fishery Processor Definition
  • § 76560 Commercial Salmon Fishery Receivers
  • § 76719 Salmon Industry Council Representation
  • § 78406 Commercial Fisherman Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76511.
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