Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8800. Section 8800.
As used in this chapter, a “beach net” is any net hauled from the water to the beach or shore, and includes beach seines and haul seines.
ARTICLE 9. Beach Nets [8800. - 8807.]
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC 9.
in effectCal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8801. Section 8801.
In Districts 1, 2, and 3, beach nets may not be possessed on any boat.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8802. Section 8802.
In Districts 8 and 9, beach nets may be used.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8803. Section 8803.
In District 10, beach nets may be used, the meshes of which are at least 1
1
2
inches in length. In that portion of District 10 lying south of Pt. Lobos, beach nets not over 20 feet in length, the meshes of which are at least seven-eighths of an inch in length, may be used to take surf smelt only.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8804. Section 8804.
In District 11, beach nets may be used.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8805. Section 8805.
In Districts 12 and 13, beach nets may not be possessed on any boat.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8806. Section 8806.
In District 18, beach nets may not be used.
Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 8807. Section 8807.
In District 19, beach nets, the meshes of which are at least 1
1
2
inches in length, may be used to take smelt between September 1st and January 31st.
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