“Trammel net” includes entangling nets constructed of more than one wall of webbing.
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Section § 8720
A 'trammel net' is a type of fishing net made with multiple layers of webbing designed to entangle fish.
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Section § 8721
This law section states that boats in Districts 1, 2, and 3 are not allowed to have trammel nets on board.
In Districts 1, 2, and 3, trammel nets may not be possessed on any boat.
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Section § 8724
This law says that in certain water districts (10, 17, 18, and 19), you can use special types of fishing nets as long as the mesh size is at least 8.5 inches. However, there are restrictions: you can't use these nets within 750 feet of any pier or jetty in District 18, and you can't use them to catch salmon. This rule became active on August 15, 1989.
(a)CA Fish And Game Code § 8724(a) Except as otherwise provided, in Districts 10, 17, 18, and 19, drift and set trammel nets may be used if the meshes are at least 81/2 inches in length, except that these nets may not be used in District 18 within 750 feet of any pier or jetty, nor may they be used for the taking of salmon.
(b)CA Fish And Game Code § 8724(b) This section shall become operative on August 15, 1989.
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