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 5.5 - Fishery Management Plans
Article 6 - California Pacific Herring Fishery Management Plan
Section 55.00 - Purpose and Scope

(a) This Article implements the California Pacific Herring Fishery Management Plan (Herring FMP) as adopted by the commission, consistent with the requirements of Part 1.7, Conservation and Management of Marine Living Resources, commencing with Section 7050 of the Fish and Game Code, as further set forth in the Marine Life Management Act of 1999. These regulations, in combination with other applicable provisions of the Fish and Game Code and Title 14, CCR, govern management and regulation of the herring resources and fisheries.

(b) Regulations implementing the Herring FMP specific to the recreational take of herring are found in sections 28.60 and 28.62; regulations specific to the commercial take of herring are found in sections 163, 163.1, 163.5, and 164.

(c) Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 7071(b), 8389, 8550, 8550.5, 8552, 8552.2, 8552.3, 8552.4 8552.5, 8552.6, 8552.7, 8552.8, 8553, 8554, 8556, 8557, 8558, 8558.1, 8558.2, 8558.3 and 8559, Fish and Game Code, are made inoperative.