Cal. Fish & Game Code § 6594
Ocean Fishery Research
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2021
As of January 1, 2011
To assist the director in establishing policy and direction for the research and enhancement programs to be supported from the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, there is hereby created in the department an Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel. The panel shall consist of the following members:
(a) To advise the director in establishing policy and direction for the program, the director shall establish the Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel.
(a) One member representing the department.
(b) One member from the University of California, appointed by the president.
(c) One member from the California State University System, appointed by the chancellor.
(d) Two members representing persons working in the southern California commercial fishing industry, of which one shall be appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by the California Gillnetters Association and one shall be appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by the California Fisheries and Seafood Institute.
(e) One member representing the southern California commercial passenger fishing vessel industry, appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by the Sportfishing Association of California.
(f) Three members representing southern California ocean sportfishermen, of which one shall be appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by the United Anglers of California, one appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by the National Coalition for Marine Conservation, Pacific Region, and one appointed by the director from a list of at least three persons submitted by California resident members of the American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association.
(g) One member representing the California Aquaculture Association established pursuant to Section 15700.
(b) The advisory panel shall consist of the following members, all of whom shall be residents of California:
(1) One nonvoting member representing the department.
(2) One nonvoting member representing the California Sea Grant program.
(3) Two voting members representing the southern California commercial fishing industry.
(4) One voting member representing the southern California commercial passenger fishing vessel industry.
(5) Three voting members representing the southern California sport fishing industry.
(6) One voting member representing the southern California aquaculture industry.
(7) One voting member representing the public or nongovernmental organization interests, or both.
(c) There shall be a designated alternate member for each voting member of the advisory panel.
(d) The director shall appoint members and alternate members of the advisory panel after soliciting nominations for members and evaluating the experience, demonstrated program knowledge, and relevant stakeholder support of nominees.
(e) Each appointment of a member or alternate member shall be for a term of three years. There shall be no limit on the number of terms a member may serve on the advisory panel.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.