Section 52.00 - Purpose and Scope(a) This Article implements the Nearshore Fishery Management Plan (Nearshore FMP or plan), as adopted by the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) consistent with the goals, objectives and procedures of the Nearshore FMP and the Marine Life Management Act of 1998, and applicable federal groundfish regulations. These regulations, in combination with other applicable provisions of the Fish and Game Code, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR), and federal groundfish regulations, govern management and regulation of nearshore fish stocks and fisheries.(b) Regulations adopted by the commission specific to sport fishing for nearshore fish stocks are included with ocean sport fishing regulations in Chapter 4, beginning with Section 27.00, Title 14, CCR. A regulation specific to commercial fishing for nearshore fish stocks is included with commercial fishing regulations in Chapter 6, beginning with Section 150, Title 14, CCR.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 52.00
1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 1-9-2003; operative 2-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Sections 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 7070, 7071, 7075, 7078, 7083 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code.
1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 1-9-2003; operative 2-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 2).