California § 79185 - The commission shall establish an assessment for the season not later than Februa
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§ 79185. The commission shall establish an assessment for the season not later than Februa
(a) The commission shall establish an assessment for the season not later than February 1 of each year. The assessment in the marketing season of the commissionâs operation shall be ten cents ($0.10) for each pound of spiny lobster landed by fishermen in the state. Thereafter, the assessment may be modified annually but in no event shall exceed fifty cents ($0.50) for each pound of spiny lobster landed, except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) An assessment greater than the amount provided for in subdivision (a) shall not be levied unless it is approved by a majority of the commission and by eligible fishermen in accordance with voting requirements of Section 79180.5. (c) Any assessment that is levied as provided for in this section is a personal debt of every person assessed.
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