Section 8394 Of Article 9. Salt-water And Anadromous Fish Generally From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 9.

. Swordfish shall not be taken, possessed aboard a boat, or landed by a person for commercial purposes except under a valid swordfish permit. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a swordfish permit issued to that person that has not been revoked or suspended, subject to regulations adopted by the commission.