California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 4 - Ocean Fishing
Article 1 - Ocean and San Francisco Bay District
Fin Fish-Minimum Size Limits, Bag and Possession Limits and Seasons
Section 28.56 - Leopard Shark
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Open year-round in all depths, except in the Groundfish Exclusion Areas where leopard shark may not be taken or possessed at any time. See Section 27.50.
(b) Limit: Three.
(c) Minimum size: 36 inches total length. See subsection 27.65(b) for fillet regulations.
(d) Method of take: See subsection 27.20(b)(2) for descending device regulations.
(e) Fishing rules for leopard shark may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.20(e). See subsection 27.20(f) for additional information.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 702, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 1802, Fish and Game Code; and 50 CFR Part 660, Subpart G, Sections 660.350, 660.351, 660.352 and 660.360
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 702, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 1802, Fish and Game Code; 50 CFR Part 660, Subpart G; and 14 CCR 27.20.
