California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §8568: Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permi
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Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits may be issued to prior permittees who hold a valid permit under this section.
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Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permittee meets both of the following requirements: (a) Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681. (b) Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.
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