Section 8664.13 Of Article 4. Nets Generally In Particular Districts From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 4.
8664.13
. During the period from December 15 to May 15, inclusive,
set gill nets and trammel nets with mesh eight inches or greater and
less than 12 inches used in ocean waters 25 fathoms or less in depth
between a line extending due west magnetic from Point Conception and
the westerly extension of the boundary line between the Republic of
Mexico and the United States shall be constructed with breakaway and
anchoring features, as follows:
(a) The corkline and any other line which may extend across the
top of the net shall have a combined breaking strength not to exceed
2,400 pounds.
(b) A breakaway device shall be used along the corkline (headrope)
and along the leadline (footrope) at regular intervals of 45 fathoms
or less.
(c) Each breakaway or disconnect device shall be constructed as
described in either of the following:
(1) Of nylon twine, or an equivalent material, with a breaking
strength of 200 pounds or less, using not more than eight complete
circular (360) wraps of the twine to connect the ends of each
corkline and leadline interval, which allows each breakaway or
disconnect device a breaking strength of not more than 1,600 pounds.
(2) As the department may otherwise authorize.
(d) Anchors used to secure each end of the net to the ocean bottom
shall weigh not less than 35 pounds each, and shall be attached to
the net by a ground rope and bridle with combined length of not less
than 15 fathoms from the anchor to the net.