Section 8239.9 Of Article 4.5. Commercial Salmon Vessel Permits From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.5.

. Notwithstanding Section 8239, 8239.1, or 8239.2, any person may request the review board to determine the fishing potential of any permitted vessel or any replacement vessel before a transfer application for a permit for use of a replacement vessel is submitted to the department. The person making a request under this subdivision is not required to be the owner of either vessel. A determination under this subdivision is not binding on the review board or the department and is only advisory.