2005 California Fish and Game Code Sections 7600-7601 CHAPTER 1. GENERALLY

7600.  The provisions of this part apply to the taking and
possession of fish for any commercial purpose.  This part does not
apply to activities governed under Division 12 (commencing with
Section 15000).
7601.  "Owner" or "vessel owner" means the person or persons
designated as the registered owner of a vessel on a certificate of
documentation issued by the United States Coast Guard or on a copy of
the vessel registration issued by the vessel registration agency of
the state where the owner is a resident.  For purposes of this
section, the vessel registration agency in California is the
Department of Motor Vehicles.