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CA SB1093
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends the Dungeness Crab Task Force's existence from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2015
- Allows crab taken in quality testing programs to be sold after the season opens in Districts 6-9, with proceeds used for testing costs or charitable purposes
- Authorizes the Director to develop a pilot program for Dungeness crab trap limits with seven tiers based on landings history between November 15, 2003 and July 15, 2008, allocating 175-500 trap tags per permit
- Establishes a Dungeness Crab Account in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund to receive trap tag fees (capped at $2 per trap per year, or $4 for two-year tags) for administering the pilot program
- Requires the Director to submit the proposed program to the task force for 60+ days of review and obtain task force consensus before implementation, with authority for the task force to recommend delaying implementation by up to 18 months
Legislative Description
Dungeness crab: pilot program.
Last Action
Senate refuses to concur in Assembly amendments. (Ayes 14. Noes 7. Page 5063.) Motion to reconsider made by Senator Florez. Reconsideration granted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5063.) Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
8/31/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules8/31/2010
Natural Resources and Water8/25/2010
Appropriations4/15/2010
Natural Resources and Water4/8/2010
Rules2/17/2010
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