California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8604: It is unlawful willfully to disturb or injure any net, trap, or other apparatus to take fish which is being legally used in the waters of this state.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to willfully disturb or injure fishing nets, traps, or similar lawful fishing equipment in state waters, except for department employees performing official duties.

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It is unlawful willfully to disturb or injure any net, trap, or other apparatus to take fish which is being legally used in the waters of this state. This section does not apply to employees of the department while they are engaged in the performance of their official duties.

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