SECTIONS 8150.5-8154

8150.5.  (a) Sardines may not be taken or possessed on any boat,barge, or vessel except pursuant to Section 8150.7. (b) This section does not prohibit the possession or use ofsardines imported into this state under a bill of lading identifyingthe country of origin. (c) Imported sardines may be used for dead bait under regulationsadopted by the commission.8150.7.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the sardineresource be managed with the objective of maximizing the sustainedharvest. The department shall manage the sardine resource inconformance with the federal fishery regulations as recommended bythe Pacific Fishery Management Council and as adopted by theSecretary of Commerce.8154.  No person shall receive, possess, or sell sardines for anypurpose except for that purpose specified on the fish receiptcompleted at the time of landing of those sardines pursuant toSection 8043.