§ 7851 Commercial Fishing License Requirements

Fish and Game Code·California

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•You must tell your personal details (like age, height, and eye color) when applying for a commercial fishing license.
•You also have to say if you are a U.S. citizen or not.
•This info helps the government know who is getting the license.

Example

John wants to get a license to fish for a living.

When John fills out his application, he must write down things like his age (30), height (6 feet), and whether he is a U.S. citizen (yes). If he doesn’t, his application might not be accepted.

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§ 7851 Commercial Fishing License Requirements

The application for a commercial fishing license shall contain a statement of the applicant’s sex, age, height, weight, the color of eyes and hair, and a statement as to whether or not the applicant is a citizen of the United States. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 936, Sec. 1. Effective September 28, 1992.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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commercial fishing license sex age height weight color of eyes and hair citizen of the United States

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 7851.

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