Section 8242 Of Article 4.5. Commercial Salmon Vessel Permits From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.5.

. A person seeking to gain entry into the commercial salmon fishery may obtain a permit under either of the following conditions:
  (a) By legally obtaining the ownership of a permitted vessel and notifying the department of the change of ownership of the permitted vessel.
  (b) By applying to obtain a new, original permit issued by the department pursuant to Sections 8244 and 8245.