Section 7149.2 Of Article 3. Sport Fishing Licenses From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.
7149.2
. (a) In addition to Sections 714 and 7149.05, the department
shall issue a lifetime sport fishing license under this section. A
lifetime sport fishing license authorizes the taking of fish,
amphibians, or reptiles anywhere in this state in accordance with the
law for purposes other than profit for the life of the person to
whom issued unless revoked for a violation of this code or
regulations adopted under this code. A lifetime sport fishing license
is not transferable. A lifetime sport fishing license does not
include any special tags, stamps, or fees.
(b) A lifetime sport fishing license may be issued to residents of
this state, as follows:
(1) To a person 62 years of age or over, upon payment of a base
fee of three hundred sixty-five dollars ($365).
(2) To a person 40 years of age or over and less than 62 years of
age, upon payment of a base fee of five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(3) To a person 10 years of age or over and less than 40 years of
age upon payment of a base fee of six hundred dollars ($600).
(4) To a person less than 10 years of age upon payment of a base
fee of three hundred sixty-five dollars ($365).
(c) Nothing in this section requires a person less than 16 years
of age to obtain a license to take fish, amphibians, or reptiles for
purposes other than profit.
(d) Nothing in this section exempts a license applicant from
meeting other qualifications or requirements otherwise established by
law for the privilege of sport fishing.
(e) Upon payment of a base fee of two hundred forty-five dollars
($245), a person holding a lifetime sport fishing license or lifetime
sportsman's license shall be entitled annually to the privileges
afforded to a person holding a second-rod stamp or validation issued
pursuant to Section 7149.45, a sport fishing ocean enhancement stamp
or validation issued pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 6596.1,
one steelhead trout report restoration card issued pursuant to
Section 7380, and one salmon punchcard issued pursuant to regulations
adopted by the commission. Lifetime privileges issued pursuant to
this subdivision are not transferable.
(f) The base fees specified in this section are applicable
commencing January 1, 2004, and shall be adjusted annually thereafter
pursuant to Section 713.