California § 8497 - If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fish
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8497 — If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fish, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8497. If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fish
If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fishing operations, within the designated California halibut trawl grounds are in danger of irreparable injury, he or she may order the closure of the area, or portions thereof, to trawl net fishing or further restrict the nets that may be used in the area, or portions thereof. Any such closure or restriction order shall be adopted by emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The department shall bring to the attention of the Legislature within 30 calendar days after commencement of the next succeeding regular session of the Legislature any regulation adopted pursuant to this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8497
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8497 cover?
Section 8497 ("If the director determines that the California halibut resource, or existing fish") 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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