The Department of Fish and Game shall issue a permit to use a gill net or trammel net in the zone for the period specified in subdivision (a) of Section 3 to any applicant who meets both of the following requirements:

(a) Has a commercial fishing license issued pursuant to Sections 7850-7852.3 of the Fish and Game Code.

(b) Has a permit issued pursuant to § 8681 of the Fish and Game Code and is presently the owner or operator of a vessel equipped with a gill net or trammel net.

(Sec. 5 added Nov. 6, 1990, by Prop. 132. Initiative measure.)