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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits

§ 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits

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§ 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits

This law lets scientists get a special permit to enter a marine refuge and collect fish or sea plants for research.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a permit from the Director to enter the refuge.
  • •The Director can issue permits to people for scientific work.
  • •Permitted people may collect fish or marine plants only for research and must follow department rules.

Example

A marine biologist wants to study kelp in the Hopkins Marine Life Refuge. She applies for a permit, gets approved by the Director, and then can collect some kelp samples for her study.

Because she has a permit from the Director, she is allowed to enter the refuge and take kelp for scientific research.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits

(a) A person may be permitted by the Director of the Hopkins Marine Life Refuge to enter the Hopkins Marine Life Refuge under a permit. (b) The Director of the Hopkins Marine Life Refuge, or any person to whom the Director of the Hopkins Marine Life Refuge has issued a permit under Section 10502.5, may take, for scientific purposes, any fish or specimen of marine plant life under the conditions prescribed by the department under Section 10502.5. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1069, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

permitscientific purposesfishspecimen of marine plant life

Related Statutes

  • § 10652 Mt. Tamalpais Wildlife Protection
  • § 10655 Catalina Island Research Permits
  • § 10656 Bodega Marine Refuge Protections
  • § 10657.5 Hopkins Marine Life Protection
  • § 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10657.
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