California § 8696 - Except as otherwise provided, set gill nets may be used south of a line extending
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8696 — Except as otherwise provided, set gill nets may be used south of a line extending, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8696. Except as otherwise provided, set gill nets may be used south of a line extending
Except as otherwise provided, set gill nets may be used south of a line extending 245° magnetic from the western point of the Point Reyes headlands in Marin County except for the taking of salmon.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8696
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8696 cover?
Section 8696 ("Except as otherwise provided, set gill nets may be used south of a line extending") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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