2011 California Code
Fish and Game Code
DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101]
ARTICLE 4.5. Commercial Salmon Vessel Permits
Section 8231
The following definitions govern the construction of this article:
(a) Agent means the person designated in writing by the owner as the owner s representative.
(b) Appeal means a request for reconsideration of an action of the review board, the department, or the commission pursuant to this article.
(c) Change of ownership means the transfer of ownership of a permitted vessel to a new owner.
(d) Commercial salmon vessel permit means an annual permit issued by the department to an owner of a commercial fishing vessel for use of that vessel to take salmon for commercial purposes and shall not be considered personal property.
(e) Fishing potential means the capability and capacity for harvesting salmon of a particular commercial fishing vessel. Fishing potential includes, but is not limited to, a rating based upon factors such as size, seaworthiness, propulsion system, hold size, and hull design.
(f) Permit means a commercial salmon vessel permit as defined in subdivision (d).
(g) Permitted vessel means a commercial fishing vessel for which a permit is currently valid.
(h) Replacement vessel means a commercial fishing vessel for the use of which a permit is proposed to be transferred pursuant to this article.
(i) Review board means the commercial salmon fishing review board created pursuant to Section 8247.
(j) Transfer means the issuance of a permit for use of a replacement vessel.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 870, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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