California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §5508: It is unlawful to possess on any boat or to bring ashore any fish upon which a size or weight limit is prescribed in such a condition that its size or weight cannot be determined.

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to possess or bring ashore fish subject to size or weight limits in a condition where their size or weight cannot be determined. The commission may allow non-whole fish under equivalent size/weight standards.

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It is unlawful to possess on any boat or to bring ashore any fish upon which a size or weight limit is prescribed in such a condition that its size or weight cannot be determined. The commission may adopt regulations, under which fish other than whole fish may be brought ashore, which establish sizes or weights for cleaned or otherwise cut fish equivalent to sizes or weights for whole fish.

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