Cal. Fish & Game Code § 8079.1

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code or regulation enacted pursuant thereto, the Director of the Department of Fish and Game, or a representative appointed by him, may, without notice or a hearing, grant a license to fish reduction plants to dispose of dead or dying fish. The license may be immediately issued by the director or his representative whenever such person determines, in his discretion, that an emergency situation exists. The estimated tonnage to be reduced shall be specified as a limit in the license.