California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8140: All fish, the taking of which is not otherwise restricted for commercial purposes, by state or federal law or any regulations adopted pursuant to those laws, may be taken at any time for commercial pu

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Fish not restricted by state or federal law may be taken commercially at any time, unless other regulations apply.

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All fish, the taking of which is not otherwise restricted for commercial purposes, by state or federal law or any regulations adopted pursuant to those laws, may be taken at any time for commercial purposes.

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