LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1§ 12021 Fish And Game Penalty

§ 12021 Fish And Game Penalty

Fish and Game Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 12021 Fish And Game Penalty

This law adds a $15 extra charge to any fine or penalty under this code, puts that money into the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, and limits it to one extra charge per case, except for certain specific violations.

Key Takeaways

  • •An extra $15 is added to any fine or penalty under this code.
  • •Only one extra $15 can be added in a single case.
  • •The $15 goes to the Fish and Game Preservation Fund for specific uses.
  • •The extra charge does NOT apply to violations listed in § 12002.1(b), § 12002.2(b), or rules about showing a fishing license.

Example

A person is fined $100 for breaking a fishing regulation.

Because of this law, the person must also pay an extra $15, making the total $115. The $15 goes straight into the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 12021 Fish And Game Penalty

(a) In addition to any assessment, fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed pursuant to any other provision of law, an additional penalty of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be added to any fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed under this code for a violation of this code or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto. However, no more than one such additional penalty may be imposed in a single proceeding. The revenue from this penalty shall be transferred to, and deposited in, the Fish and Game Preservation Fund and used exclusively for the purposes of Section 13006. (b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to a violation punishable pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 12002.1, subdivision (b) of Section 12002.2, or any regulation relating to the wearing or display of a fishing license. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 576, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

additional penaltyfifteen dollars ($15)Fish and Game Preservation FundSection 13006

Related Statutes

  • § 103 Commissioner Compensation Limits
  • § 12 Fund Name Consolidation
  • § 12006.6 Abalone Poaching Penalties
  • § 12025.1 Controlled Substance Violation Penalties
  • § 13000 Fish And Game Preservation Fund

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 12021.
View Official Source