California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §7147: The owner or operator of a boat or vessel licensed pursuant to Section 7920 shall not permit any person to fish from that boat or vessel unless that person has, in his or her possession, a valid Calif

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Boat or vessel operators cannot allow fishing from their boat unless the fisher has a valid California fishing license in their possession.

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The owner or operator of a boat or vessel licensed pursuant to Section 7920 shall not permit any person to fish from that boat or vessel unless that person has, in his or her possession, a valid California sport fishing license and any required stamp, report card, or validation issued pursuant to this code.

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