Section 8150.7 Of Article 2. Sardines From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. It is the intent of the Legislature that the sardine resource be managed with the objective of maximizing the sustained harvest. The department shall manage the sardine resource in conformance with the federal fishery regulations as recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and as adopted by the Secretary of Commerce.