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DIVISION 6. FISH 5500-9101›PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING 7600-9101›CHAPTER 2. Particular Varieties of Fish 8140-8599.4›ARTICLE 5. Lobster 8250-8259
§ 8259
California Fish and Game Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Whenever it is necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery, the commission may limit the number of permits that may be issued pursuant to this article. As it determines appropriate to protect the resource, the commission may limit the number of permits on a statewide basis or within selected geographical areas.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 934, Sec. 2.)
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