Section 7881 Of Article 4. Vessel Registration From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.
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. (a) Every person who owns or operates a vessel in public
waters in connection with fishing operations for profit in this
state, or who brings fish into this state, or who, for profit,
permits persons to fish therefrom, shall submit an application for
commercial boat registration on forms provided by the department and
shall be issued a registration number.
(b) A commercial boat registration may be issued to any resident
owner or operator of a vessel upon payment of a base fee of two
hundred fifty dollars ($250). The commercial boat registration shall
be carried aboard the vessel at all times, and shall be posted in a
conspicuous place.
(c) A commercial boat registration may be issued to any
nonresident owner or operator of a vessel upon payment of a base fee
of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). The commercial boat
registration shall be carried aboard the vessel at all times and
shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
(d) If a registered vessel is lost, destroyed, or sold, the owner
of the vessel shall immediately report the loss, destruction, or sale
to the department.
(e) This section does not apply to any person required to be
licensed as a guide pursuant to Section 2536.
(f) The base fees specified in this section are applicable to the
2004 license year, and shall be adjusted annually thereafter pursuant
to Section 713.
(g) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified
in subdivision (f), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed,
all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the
department and the commission relating to those licenses.