California § 7712 - Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery reso
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7712 — Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery reso, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7712. Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery reso
Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery resource, marine mammals, or sea birds, or due to a conflict with other fisheries or uses of the marine environment, it shall be the policy of the department and the commission, consistent with budgetary and personnel considerations, to assist and foster the development of alternative fisheries or alternative fishing gear for those commercial fishermen affected by the restrictions, closures, or resource losses, including, but not limited to, the issuing of experimental fishing permits pursuant to Section 1022.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7712
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7712 cover?
Section 7712 ("Where a fishery is closed or restricted due to the need to protect a fishery reso") 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.
How do I cite California § 7712?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7712 apply to my situation?
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