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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge

§ 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge

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§ 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge

This law lets certain university staff and students collect sea animals or plants in the San Diego Marine Life Refuge for research without needing a special permit.

Key Takeaways

  • •University-affiliated researchers can collect marine invertebrates or plants in the refuge for science.
  • •No permit is required for these activities.
  • •The permission applies only to university licensees, officers, employees, and students.

Example

A graduate student at the University of California wants to gather crabs from the San Diego Marine Life Refuge for a biology project.

Because the student works for the university, the law allows them to take the crabs for scientific study without first getting a permit from the department.

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

Official Source
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§ 10658 Scientific Collection In Refuge

In the San Diego Marine Life Refuge, licensees of the Regents of the University of California and all officers, employees, and students of such university may take, for scientific purposes, any invertebrate or specimen of marine plant life without a permit from the department. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

San Diego Marine Life RefugeRegents of the University of Californiainvertebratemarine plant lifescientific purposes

Related Statutes

  • § 10661 Scientific Collection In Refuge
  • § 10655 Catalina Island Research Permits
  • § 10657 Hopkins Marine Life Permits
  • § 10502.8 Catalina Refuge Access Rules
  • § 10650 Predatory Animal Control Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10658.
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