California Fish and Game Code 7710.5 – If, during the period that regulations adopted pursuant to Section …
If, during the period that regulations adopted pursuant to Section 7710 are effective, the director determines, based on thorough and adequate scientific evidence and at least one public hearing in the area of the fishery, that any species or subspecies the taking of which was previously restricted, has recovered or additional evidence indicates that the resource is not in danger of irreparable injury, the director may remove the restriction on taking. Action to remove the restriction shall be by adoption of an emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The director shall bring to the attention of the Legislature, within seven calendar days, any regulations adopted pursuant to this section.
Terms Used In California Fish and Game Code 7710.5
- Director: means the Director of Fish and Wildlife. See California Fish and Game Code 39
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fishery: means both of the following:
California Fish and Game Code 94
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 20.)