CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2697Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiFebruary 20, 2020 An act to amend Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to commercial fishing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2697, as introduced, Muratsuchi. Commercial fishing: sea urchin diving permits: fees.Existing law prohibits the take of sea urchins for commercial purposes except under a valid sea urchin diving permit, subject to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to limit the number of permits that may be issued if necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery. Existing law requires sea urchin permits to be prepared and issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Existing law sets the fee for a sea urchin permit at $330.This bill would require the commission to adjust the fees for sea urchin permits, as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2697Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiFebruary 20, 2020 An act to amend Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to commercial fishing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2697, as introduced, Muratsuchi. Commercial fishing: sea urchin diving permits: fees.Existing law prohibits the take of sea urchins for commercial purposes except under a valid sea urchin diving permit, subject to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to limit the number of permits that may be issued if necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery. Existing law requires sea urchin permits to be prepared and issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Existing law sets the fee for a sea urchin permit at $330.This bill would require the commission to adjust the fees for sea urchin permits, as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2697
Introduced by Assembly Member MuratsuchiFebruary 20, 2020
Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi
February 20, 2020
An act to amend Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to commercial fishing.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2697, as introduced, Muratsuchi. Commercial fishing: sea urchin diving permits: fees.
Existing law prohibits the take of sea urchins for commercial purposes except under a valid sea urchin diving permit, subject to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to limit the number of permits that may be issued if necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery. Existing law requires sea urchin permits to be prepared and issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Existing law sets the fee for a sea urchin permit at $330.This bill would require the commission to adjust the fees for sea urchin permits, as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
Existing law prohibits the take of sea urchins for commercial purposes except under a valid sea urchin diving permit, subject to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to limit the number of permits that may be issued if necessary to prevent overutilization or to ensure efficient and economic operation of the fishery. Existing law requires sea urchin permits to be prepared and issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Existing law sets the fee for a sea urchin permit at $330.
This bill would require the commission to adjust the fees for sea urchin permits, as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
SECTION 1. Section 9055 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.
9055. (a) The fee for a sea urchin diving permit authorized pursuant to Section 9054 is three hundred thirty dollars ($330).
(b) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified in subdivision (a), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to those permits.