Section 15003 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 1.
15003
. (a) The department may assess a fee on persons growing
aquaculture products on public lands and in public waters based on
the price per pound of the products sold. The fees, if imposed, shall
be set at amounts necessary to defray the costs of the commission
and the department in administering this division. However, the fees
if any, may not exceed the tax rates as provided in Section 8051.
(b) The price per pound for these taxation purposes shall be based
on the whole product weight or its equivalent as taken by the
lessee.
(c) The privilege tax imposed by this section shall be paid
monthly to the department within 30 days after the close of each
month. If not paid within 60 days after the close of the month in
which it is due, a 10 percent penalty shall be paid.