Nets Generally in Particular Districts
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Mattz v. Arnett (1973)
Most recently applied in Mattz v. Arnett (June 1973)
Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.
Except in Districts 6 and 7, any net found in, or within 500 feet of the Klamath, Smith, Eel, Mad, Van Dusen, or Mattole Rivers, or their tributaries, is prima facie evidence that the owner or person in possession of the net is or has been using it unlawfully.
The provisions of this section do not apply to trawl or drag nets being transported.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.