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2011 California Code
Fish and Game Code
DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 - 9101]
ARTICLE 1. Generally
Section 8601


CA Fish & Game Code § 8601 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Any net or line used to take fish that is anchored to the bottom on each end and is not free to drift with the tide or current is a set net or set line. Any net so placed that it will catch or impound fish within a bight, bay, or estuary, or against the shore upon the receding of the tide is a set net. Fyke nets, shrimp nets, or crab nets are not set nets.

(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 655, Sec. 1.)

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