Section 7147 Of Article 3. Sport Fishing Licenses From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.

. The owner or operator of a boat or vessel licensed pursuant to Section 7920 shall not permit any person to fish from that boat or vessel unless that person has, in his or her possession, a valid California sport fishing license and any required stamp, report card, or validation issued pursuant to this code.