California § 5521 - A moratorium is imposed on the taking, possessing, or landing of abalone (genus H
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§ 5521. A moratorium is imposed on the taking, possessing, or landing of abalone (genus H
A moratorium is imposed on the taking, possessing, or landing of abalone (genus Haliotis) for commercial or recreational purposes in ocean waters of the state south of a line drawn due west magnetic from the center of the mouth of the San Francisco Bay, including all islands offshore the mainland of California, including, but not limited to, the Farallon Islands and the Southern California Channel Islands. It is unlawful to take, possess, or land abalone for commercial or recreational purposes in those ocean waters while the moratorium is in effect.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5521 ("A moratorium is imposed on the taking, possessing, or landing of abalone (genus H") 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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