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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 23Art. 4§ 78496 Commercial Fisheries Council Representation

§ 78496 Commercial Fisheries Council Representation

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 78496 Commercial Fisheries Council Representation

Key Takeaways

  • •People chosen for the council must work for California's fishing businesses.
  • •Their job is to help the fishing industry, which also helps everyone in California.
  • •The law says these people represent the public because fishing is important to the state.

Example

A fisherman is picked to be on the council.

This fisherman must make decisions that help all fishing businesses in California, not just his own. The law says this helps everyone because fishing is a big part of the state.

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

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§ 78496 Commercial Fisheries Council Representation

The Legislature finds and declares that fishermen, receivers, processors, wholesalers, or exporters appointed to the council pursuant to this article are intended to represent and further the interest of the California commercial fisheries industry, and that this representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds and declares that, with respect to persons who are appointed to the council, the particular agricultural industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public generallyfishingportlegislaturerepresentationfurtherance

Related Statutes

  • § 76719 Salmon Industry Council Representation
  • § 78426 Public Fisheries Industry Importance
  • § 78427 Seafood Industry Promotion
  • § 78476 Council Voting Member Appointments
  • § 78484 Fishing Industry Vacancy Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78496.
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