Cal. Fish & Game Code § 8238

On or before January 1, 1991, the department, in consultation with the review board, shall establish and adopt, in the manner prescribed in Section 8238.3, a vessel classification system to determine the fishing potential of replacement vessels for applications for transferred permits to be issued pursuant to Section 8241, including consideration of how the vessel from which the permit is sought to be transferred was used, the vessel’s highest and best use by a prudent operator, and the fishing potential of prospective vessels for applications for new, original permits.