Section 8568 Of Article 16. Drift Gill Net Shark And Swordfish Fishery From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 16.

. Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permittee meets both of the following requirements:
  (a) Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681.
  (b) Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.