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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 3§ 6701 Kelp Harvest Lease Applications

§ 6701 Kelp Harvest Lease Applications

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§ 6701 Kelp Harvest Lease Applications

Key Takeaways

  • •You need to apply in writing if you want to lease a kelp bed for harvesting.
  • •Your application must include the number of the kelp bed and its size in square miles.
  • •The commission can ask for more information if they need it.

Example

A fisherman wants to harvest kelp from a specific area in the ocean.

The fisherman must fill out a form telling the commission which kelp bed he wants and how big it is. If he doesn’t, he won’t be allowed to harvest there.

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

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§ 6701 Kelp Harvest Lease Applications

Persons wishing to lease the exclusive privilege to harvest kelp shall submit a written application to the commission. An application shall include all of the following, and any other information the commission may prescribe: (a) The number of the kelp bed or beds to be leased. (b) The designated number of square miles in each bed. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1373, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

leaseexclusive privilegeharvest kelpwritten applicationkelp bedsquare miles

Related Statutes

  • § 6710 Kelp Harvest Lease Notice
  • § 6701.5 Kelp Bed Lease Deposit
  • § 6703 Kelp Harvesting Lease Limits
  • § 6700 Kelp Harvest Lease Authority
  • § 6702 Kelp Bed Lease Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 6701.
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