California § 8599 - It is unlawful to take any white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) for commercial pu
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§ 8599. It is unlawful to take any white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) for commercial pu
(a) It is unlawful to take any white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) for commercial purposes, except under permits issued pursuant to Section 1002 for scientific or educational purposes or pursuant to subdivision (b) for scientific or live display purposes. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), white sharks may be taken incidentally by commercial fishing operations using set gill nets, drift gill nets, or roundhaul nets. White shark taken pursuant to this subdivision shall not have the pelvic fin severed from the carcass until after the white shark is brought ashore. White shark taken pursuant to this subdivision, if landed alive, may be sold for scientific or live display purposes. (c) Any white shark killed or injured by any person in self-defense may not be landed.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8599
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8599 cover?
Section 8599 ("It is unlawful to take any white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) for commercial pu") 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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