Cal. FGC § 8568
This is the official text of Cal. FGC § 8568, part of California’s Fish and Game Code — regulates hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation.
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Official statutory text
Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permittee meets both of the following requirements:
(a) Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681.
(b) Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.
(a) Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681.
(b) Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.
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