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§ 8601. — 8601. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 655, Sec. 1.)

California § 8601.
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Code FGCFish and Game Code - FGC
Div. 6.DIVISION 6. FISH
Part 3.PART 3. COMMERCIAL FISHING
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Nets
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Generally

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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.

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Legislative History

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

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§ 8601.
8601. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 655, Sec. 1.)
§ 8601.5.
8601.5. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 753, Sec. 21.)
§ 8601.6.
8601.6. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 655, Sec. 3.)
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