Cal. FGC § 8564
This is the official text of Cal. FGC § 8564, part of California’s Fish and Game Code — regulates hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation.
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Official statutory text
When the permittee applies for a drift gill net shark and swordfish permit, the permittee shall specify the vessel he or she will use in operations authorized by the permit. Transfer to another vessel shall be authorized by the department upon receipt of a written request from the permittee, accompanied by a transfer fee of one hundred thirty dollars ($130), as follows:
(a) One transfer requested between February 1 and April 30 shall be made by the department upon request and payment of the fee.
(b) Any transfer, except as provided in subdivision (a), shall be authorized by the department only after receipt of proof of a compelling reason, which shall be submitted with the request for transfer, such as the sinking of the vessel specified for use in operations authorized by the permit.
(a) One transfer requested between February 1 and April 30 shall be made by the department upon request and payment of the fee.
(b) Any transfer, except as provided in subdivision (a), shall be authorized by the department only after receipt of proof of a compelling reason, which shall be submitted with the request for transfer, such as the sinking of the vessel specified for use in operations authorized by the permit.
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