§ 10656 Bodega Marine Refuge Protections
This law says you can't go into the Bodega Marine Life Refuge to catch or keep any fish, sea animals, or sea plants, and you can't drop anchor or tie up a boat there unless you get permission, except in emergencies or when federal rules say otherwise.
A fisherman sails into the refuge, drops his anchor, and pulls up a crab to sell at the market.
Because the refuge is a protected area, catching the crab and anchoring without the director’s okay breaks the law, so the fisherman could be fined or charged.
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§ 10656 Bodega Marine Refuge Protections
Last verified: January 10, 2026