Section 8596.
8596. The following definitions govern the construction of this article: (a) “Marine aquaria pet trade” means any activities connected with collecting, holding, selling, and displaying live aquatic marine life for pet, hobby, curio, or display purposes. “Marine aquaria pet trade” does not include activities connected with collecting, holding, selling, or displaying live aquatic marine life by, […]
Section 8597.
8597. (a) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess aboard a boat, or land for marine aquaria pet trade purposes any live organisms identified in subdivision (b), unless that person has a valid marine aquaria collector’s permit that has not been suspended or revoked. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a […]
Section 8598.
8598. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8140 or subdivision (b) of Section 8597, specimens of the following groups or species shall not be taken, possessed aboard a boat, or landed for commercial purposes. Taking, possessing, or landing of any of the following species in a commercial operation is prima facie evidence that it was taken, possessed, or landed […]
Section 8598.2.
8598.2. (a) Marine organisms identified in subdivision (a) of Section 8597 shall not be taken except by the following methods: (1) Hook and line. (2) Drop net. (3) Dip Net. (4) Trap. (5) Hand. (6) Slurp gun. (7) Spatula. (b) Chemical anesthetics, poisons, or irritants shall not be used or possessed by any person taking or possessing fish, plants, or other marine organisms for […]
Section 8598.3.
8598.3. (a) The fee for a marine aquaria collector’s permit shall be three hundred thirty dollars ($330). (b) A person engaged in taking, possessing, or landing marine species under a marine aquaria collector’s permit shall not take, possess aboard a boat, or land any species under the authority of a scientific collector’s permit issued pursuant to Section […]
Section 8598.4.
8598.4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the director may close any portion of the fishery established under this article or any area in which this fishery is conducted, if, upon written finding, the director determines the action is necessary to protect any organisms listed in subdivision (a) of Section 8597 or the environment […]
Section 8598.6.
8598.6. Notwithstanding Section 12000, a violation of this article or any regulation adopted thereunder is punishable by a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 742, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1993.)