Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 180.5 - Trap Buoy Identification
(a) Pursuant to the provisions of Section
9005 of
the Fish and Game Code, every trap or string of traps placed in waters of the
state to take fin fish, mollusks or crustaceans for commercial purposes shall
be marked with a buoy.
(b)
Notwithstanding requirements set forth in Fish and Game Code Section
9006,
starting May 1, 2020:
(1) Every buoy marking
a commercial trap used in a fishery described below shall be marked exclusively
with the Identification Letter specific to that fishery.
(2) At least one buoy marking each trap, or
each end of a string of traps, shall be marked with the Identification Number
followed by an Identification Letter.
(3) Identification Numbers and Identification
Letters shall be as follows:
Fishery & Gear Type | Identification Number | Identification Letter |
Lobster Trap | operator's commercial fishing license identification number | P |
Rock Crab Trap | operator's commercial fishing license identification number | X |
Tanner Crab Trap | vessel's commercial boat registration number | T |
Spot Prawn Trap | operator's commercial fishing license identification number | S |
Coonstripe Shrimp Trap | operator's commercial fishing license identification number | C |
Nearshore Finfish Trap | operator's commercial fishing license identification number | Z |
(c) All Identification Numbers shall be at
least one and one-half (1.5) inches in height and drawn with a line no less
than ¼ (0.25) inch thick.
(d) Identification Letters shall be at least
three (3) inches in height and drawn with a line no less than ¼ (0.25)
inch thick. Every buoy shall be marked as follows:
(1) Buoys that are four (4) inches in
diameter or greater shall have Identification Letters marked on four opposing
sides; and
(2) Buoys that are
smaller than four (4) inches in diameter shall have Identification Letters
marked on two opposing sides.
(e) All Identification Numbers and
Identification Letters on a buoy shall be clearly and distinctly marked, and in
a color that contrasts with the buoy; the numbers and letters shall be applied
and maintained so that they are visible and legible.
Notes
2. Amendment filed 10-28-2019; operative 10-28-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 44).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 9003, 9005 and 9006, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 9002, 9003, 9005, 9006, 9007 and 9008, Fish and Game Code.
2. Amendment filed 10-28-2019; operative
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