California § 9001.8 - Sablefish may be taken under a general trap permit in ocean waters between a line
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9001.8 — Sablefish may be taken under a general trap permit in ocean waters between a line, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9001.8. Sablefish may be taken under a general trap permit in ocean waters between a line
Sablefish may be taken under a general trap permit in ocean waters between a line extending due west true from Point Arguello in Santa Barbara County and the United States-Mexico international boundary line, if all of the following criteria are also met: (a) The trap shall be six feet or less in its greatest dimension. (b) The mesh of any trap used for sablefish pursuant to this section shall measure not less than two inches by two inches. (c) The traps may be used only in waters 200 fathoms or deeper. (d) No permittee may possess aboard a vessel at the same time, sablefish traps and any other commercial fishing gear, except that spot prawn traps may be possessed during spot prawn trap open fishing periods as established by the commission and if the permittee has a valid spot prawn trap vessel permit that has not been suspended or revoked.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9001.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9001.8 cover?
Section 9001.8 ("Sablefish may be taken under a general trap permit in ocean waters between a line") 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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