California § 7850 - Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or oper
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7850 — Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or oper, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7850. Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or oper
(a) Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or operate, or assist in using or operating, any boat, aircraft, net, trap, line, or other appliance to take fish or amphibia for commercial purposes, and no person shall cause to be brought ashore, any fish or amphibia at any point in the state for the purpose of selling them in a fresh state or shall contribute materially to the activities on board the commercial fishing vessel, unless the person holds a commercial fishing license issued by the department. (b) Any person not required under subdivision (a) to hold a commercial fishing license shall register their presence on board the commercial fishing vessel in a log maintained by the owner or operator of the vessel according to the requirements of the department. (c) As used in this section, âpersonâ means a natural person 16 years of age or greater. Any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or association may pay the fees for a license issued to any person. (d) This article does not apply to the taking, transporting, or selling of live freshwater fish for bait by the holder of a live freshwater bait fish license issued pursuant to Section 8460.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7850
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7850 cover?
Section 7850 ("Excepting persons expressly exempted under this code, no person shall use or oper") 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 § 7850?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 7850" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7850 apply to my situation?
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