California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8114: It is unlawful for the operator of any vessel operating under authority of this article to fish in, or land fish from, any waters within the United States 200-mile exclusive economic zone during any t

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What this law says, in plain English

Vessel operators are prohibited from fishing in or landing fish from U.S. waters within the 200-mile exclusive economic zone during trips declared to fish in the far offshore fishery.

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It is unlawful for the operator of any vessel operating under authority of this article to fish in, or land fish from, any waters within the United States 200-mile exclusive economic zone during any trip for which the operator filed a declaration with the department to fish in the far offshore fishery.

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