Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 120.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 42, October 18, 2024

Section 120.5 - Brine Shrimp Trawling-Mono Lake, Mono County

Permits to use or possess trawl nets for the taking of brine shrimp in Mono Lake, Mono County, pursuant to section 8842 of the Fish and Game Code may be granted only under the following terms and conditions:

(a) Qualifications of Permittee. The applicant must be a licensed commercial fisherman and operator of a currently registered commercial fishing vessel.

(b) Limitation of Permit. Not more than one permit shall be issued to any one person. No permit shall be valid for more than one vessel. Permits shall not be assigned or transferred from person to person nor from vessel to vessel.

(c) Duration of Permit. Except as otherwise provided, any permit issued pursuant to these regulations shall be in force from January 1st to December 31st, or, if issued after the beginning of such term, for the remainder thereof.

(d) Permit Area. Mono Lake, Mono County.

(e) Season. All year.

(f) Gear Specifications. Any trawl net.

(g) Limitation of Gear.

(1) Nets used for the taking of brine shrimp under this regulation may not be possessed in any area except Mono Lake, Mono County, and on shore within one mile from the edge of the lake.

(2) The holder of a permit to take brine shrimp in Mono Lake, Mono County, may transport any trawl net across any district closed to the possession of said nets for the purpose of using same in Mono Lake.

(h) Incidentally Caught Fish. All other fish or shellfish incidentally captured in trawling for brine shrimp must be returned immediately to the lake.

(i) Conditions of Permit. The provisions of the Fish and Game Code of California relating to commercial fishing except as modified by the provisions of this permit shall be a condition of all permits to be fully performed by the holders thereof, their agents, servants, employees, or those acting under their direction or control.

(j) Revocation. All permits may be revoked or suspended by the Fish and Game Commission for a period of not to exceed one year for any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit by the holders thereof, their agents, servants, employees or those acting under their direction or control.

(k) Cost of Permit. See subsection 699(b) of these regulations for the fee for this permit.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 120.5

1. New section filed 8-27-62 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 62, No. 18).
2. Certificate of Compliance-section 11422.1, Government Code, filed 11-20-62 (Register 62, No. 24).
3. Amendment of NOTE filed 10-19-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 43).
4. New subsection (k) filed 4-18-91; operative 5-18-91 (Register 91, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 8842, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Section 8842, Fish and Game Code.