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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 13§ 8497 Halibut Trawl Fishing Closures

§ 8497 Halibut Trawl Fishing Closures

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§ 8497 Halibut Trawl Fishing Closures

Key Takeaways

  • •If the California halibut fish are in big trouble, the director can stop or limit fishing with trawl nets in certain areas.
  • •The director can make these rules quickly in an emergency to protect the fish.
  • •The rules must be told to the Legislature within 30 days after they start their next regular meeting.

Example

Imagine too many fish are being caught in a part of the ocean, and scientists say the halibut might disappear.

The director can say, 'No more fishing with big nets here!' to save the fish. They have to tell the government about this rule within 30 days of the next big meeting.

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

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§ 8497 Halibut Trawl Fishing Closures

If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fishing operations, within the designated California halibut trawl grounds are in danger of irreparable injury, he or she may order the closure of the area, or portions thereof, to trawl net fishing or further restrict the nets that may be used in the area, or portions thereof. Any such closure or restriction order shall be adopted by emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The department shall bring to the attention of the Legislature within 30 calendar days after commencement of the next succeeding regular session of the Legislature any regulation adopted pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 38.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationnetdirectordangerinjuryemergencyportlegislature

Related Statutes

  • § 7363 Bay-Delta Fishing Advisory Committee
  • § 8254 Commercial Lobster Permit Requirements
  • § 8282 Rock Crab Size Limits
  • § 8495 Halibut Trawl Grounds Boundaries
  • § 8496 Halibut Trawl Fishing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8497.
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