Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11
DIVISION 6. FISH 5500-9101›PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING 7600-9101›CHAPTER 2. Particular Varieties of Fish 8140-8599.4›ARTICLE 9. Salt-water and Anadromous Fish Generally 8370-8403
§ 8394
California Fish and Game Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Swordfish shall not be taken, possessed aboard a boat, or landed by a person for commercial purposes except under a valid swordfish permit. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a swordfish permit issued to that person that has not been revoked or suspended, subject to regulations adopted by the commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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