Section 6700 Of Article 3. Exclusive Leases From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 3.

. The commission may lease to any person the exclusive privilege to harvest kelp in any designated kelp bed, or part thereof, if the commission determines that the lease is in the public interest. The commission shall describe the kelp beds of the state and adopt regulations for the leasing of the beds.