Section 8830 Of Article 10. Trawl Nets From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 10.

. "Trawl net" means a cone or funnel-shaped net which is towed or drawn through the water by a fishing vessel and includes any gear appurtenant to the net. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the use of trawl nets shall conform to federal groundfish regulations adopted pursuant to the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1801 et seq.).