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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9§ 8394 Swordfish Commercial Permit Requirement

§ 8394 Swordfish Commercial Permit Requirement

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§ 8394 Swordfish Commercial Permit Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't catch, keep, or sell swordfish for money unless you have a special permit.
  • •At least one person on the boat must have a valid swordfish permit that isn't canceled or paused.
  • •The rules about permits can be changed by the commission.

Example

A fisherman catches a swordfish and tries to sell it at the market.

If the fisherman doesn't have a swordfish permit, he can get in trouble for selling the fish.

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

Official Source
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§ 8394 Swordfish Commercial Permit Requirement

Swordfish shall not be taken, possessed aboard a boat, or landed by a person for commercial purposes except under a valid swordfish permit. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a swordfish permit issued to that person that has not been revoked or suspended, subject to regulations adopted by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8403 Fin Fish Trap Regulations
  • § 8150.5 Sardine Possession Restrictions
  • § 8254 Commercial Lobster Permit Requirements
  • § 8371 Sale Of Striped Bass Salmon
  • § 8372 Bass Sale And Size Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8394.
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