California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §9028: Notwithstanding Sections 8603 and 9025.

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to use fishing lines longer than 900 feet unless they are set lines or deep-set buoy gear authorized under federal law.

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Notwithstanding Sections 8603 and 9025.5, it is unlawful to use fishing lines, including, but not limited to, troll lines and handlines more than 900 feet in length unless they are used as set lines pursuant to Sections 8601 and 9026 or they are used as part of deep-set buoy gear authorized under federal law.

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