Section 8243 Of Article 4.5. Commercial Salmon Vessel Permits From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.5.

. (a) If the department determines that the number of permitted vessels is less than 2,500, the department shall determine, after consultation with the review board, the number and vessel classification for which any new, original permits may be issued to bring the total number of permitted vessels to no more than 2,500.
  (b) New, original permits to be issued shall be authorized by vessel classifications established under Section 8238.