California § 8392 - No California halibut may be taken, possessed, or sold that measures less than 22
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§ 8392. No California halibut may be taken, possessed, or sold that measures less than 22
No California halibut may be taken, possessed, or sold that measures less than 22 inches in total length. Total length means the shortest distance between the tip of the jaw or snout, whichever extends farthest while the mouth is closed, and the tip of the longest lobe of the tail, measured while the halibut is lying flat in natural repose, without resort to any force other than the swinging or fanning of the tail.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8392
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8392 cover?
Section 8392 ("No California halibut may be taken, possessed, or sold that measures less than 22") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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