California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8837: It is unlawful to use or possess any trawl net that includes any bag or cod-end or modification thereof, other than a bag or cod-end of a single layer of webbing, except as authorized by Section 8496

Infraction

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Using or possessing a trawl net with a multi-layered bag or cod-end is prohibited unless authorized by Section 8496 or the commission.

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It is unlawful to use or possess any trawl net that includes any bag or cod-end or modification thereof, other than a bag or cod-end of a single layer of webbing, except as authorized by Section 8496 or by the commission.

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