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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 11Ch. 1§ 14000 Pacific Fisheries Compact Authority

§ 14000 Pacific Fisheries Compact Authority

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§ 14000 Pacific Fisheries Compact Authority

This law lets the governor make a partnership agreement with Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to work together on a Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Key Takeaways

  • •The governor can create a compact (agreement) with any of the four neighboring states.
  • •The compact is for working together on a Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
  • •The law was updated in 1996 and took effect on January 1, 1997.

Example

The governor signs a deal with Washington so both states can share information and rules about salmon fishing in the Pacific Ocean.

Because of this law, the governor can officially agree to cooperate with Washington on managing fish, and the two states can coordinate their fishing policies.

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

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§ 14000 Pacific Fisheries Compact Authority

The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a compact on behalf of this state with any or all of the States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for the purpose of cooperating with those states in the formation of a Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 53. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commissioncompact

Related Statutes

  • § 14001 Pacific Fisheries Compact Terms
  • § 14002 State Compact Withdrawal Process
  • § 1 Fish And Game Code
  • § 10 Number And Plurality Rules
  • § 101 Fish And Game Commission Creation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 14000.
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