Section 8568.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8568.
in effectDrift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permittee meets both of the following requirements:
(a)
Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681.
(b)
Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.
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