California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §18: “Bag limit” means the maximum limit, in number or amount, of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, or amphibians that may lawfully be taken by any one person during a specified period of time.
What this law says, in plain English
A bag limit is the maximum number or amount of wildlife (birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, or amphibians) one person may legally take during a specified time period.
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