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Cal. Fish & Game Code § 5500

Miscellaneous

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 90 Cal. App. 3d 590 - Fullerton v. State Water Resources Control Board (1979)

Most recently applied in 90 Cal. App. 3d 590 - Fullerton v. State Water Resources Control Board (March 1979)

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 101

It is unlawful to use explosives in the waters of the state inhabited by fish, except in one of the following circumstances:

(a) Pursuant to a permit first obtained by the user from the department, consistent with terms and conditions set by the commission. The department’s decision to grant or deny a permit may be appealed to the commission by any person.

(b) In an emergency, to remove an accidental obstruction to the flow of water.

Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.