New and Proposed Regulations - 2023

The California Fish and Game Commission is considering the following changes to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. A business or a person submitting a comment to a proposed regulation or proposed amendment or repeal of a regulation has the right to request a copy of the final statement of reasons. Copies of the final statements of reasons will be available on this web page as they are prepared. Requests may also be submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission, PO Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090.

Commission's anticipated rulemaking timetable (PDF)(opens in new tab)

See also: Department of Fish and Wildlife Rulemakings(opens in new tab)

Department Lands Regulations

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-1121-03
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #pending
Add Section 540 and amend sections 550, 551 and 630, Title 14, CCR, Re: Department Lands Regulations

Recreational Sea Urchin Bag Limit Exemption

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-1121-04
Office of Administrative Law's File ID  #2024-0301-02S
Amend Section 29.06, Title 14, CCR, Re: Recreational Sea Urchin Bag Limit Exemption

Klamath River Dam Removal Sport Fishing

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-1106-05
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2024-0307-01S
Amend subsections 7.40(b)(50), and 7.50(b)(73), Title 14, CCR, Re: Klamath River Dam Removal Sport Fishing

California Halibut Sport Fishing (Emergency Extension)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1116-01EE
Amend Section 28.15, Title 14, CCR, Re: California Halibut Emergency

Exotic Game Mammals and Wild Pig Validations

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-1030-02
Amend sections 250, 251.5, 252, 257.5, 258, 350, 352, 353, 401, 465.5, 679, 708.13, add sections 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, and repeal Section 368, Title 14, CCR, Re: Exotic Game Mammals and Wild Pig Validations

California Halibut Recreational Bag and Possession Limits

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-1031-03
Amend Section 28.15, Title 14, CCR, Re: California Halibut Recreational Bag and Possession Limits

San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1024-02FP
Amend Section 670.5, Title 14, CCR, Re: Add San Bernardino kangaroo rat to the List of Endangered Species

  • Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 24, 2023
  • Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: October 24, 2023
  • Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
  • Date filed with the Secretary of State: November 22, 2023
  • Effective Date of Regulation: November 22, 2023

Game Fish Contests

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1024-01N
Amend Section 230, Title 14, CCR, Re: Issuance of Permits for Game Fish Contests Offering Prizes

White Sturgeon (Emergency)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1106-01E
Amend Section 5.79, 5.80, 27.90, and 27.92, Title 14, CCR, Re: White Sturgeon

Pre-existing Structures in Marine Protected Areas and Marine Managed Areas

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0718-07
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2024-0201-02S
Amend Section 632, Title 14, CCR, Re: Pre-Existing Structures in Marine Protected Areas and Marine Managed Areas

Mitigating Risks for Cervid Importation and Movement

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-0725-01
Office of Administrative Law's File ID # - 2024-0201-01S
Amend sections 257.5, 475, 676, and 712, and add sections 681 and 714, Title 14, CCR, Re: Mitigating Risks for Cervid Importation and Movement

Hoop Nets (Second Emergency Extension)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0721-04EE
Amend Subsection 29.80, Title 14, CCR, Re: Hoop Nets

Inland Sport Fishing Update

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0703-05
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1115-03S
Amend sections 7.40 and 7.50, Title 14, CCR, Re: Inland Sport Fishing Regulations Update

Commercial Take of Pacific Herring with Lampara Bait Nets

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-0626-05
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1009-01s
Amend sections 163, 163.1, and 164, Title 14, CCR, Re: Commercial Use of Small-Scale Lampara Gear by Humboldt Bay Herring Prmittees

Chinook Salmon Sport Fishing Closures (Emergency)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0608-04E
Amend subsections (a), (b)(40), (b)(50), and (b)(105) of Section 7.40, Title 14, CCR, Re: Chinook Salmon Sport Fishing Closures

California Halibut Sport Fishing (Emergency)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0524-02E
Amend Section 28.15, Title 14, CCR, Re: California Halibut Emergency

Special Hunts Permits and Drawings

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0519-05
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-1010-05s
Amend Sections 702 and 715, Title 14, CCR, Re: Special Hunts Permit Issuance and Drawings in ALDS

Recreational Ocean Salmon

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0519-02P
Amend Section 27.80, Title 14, CCR, Re: Automatic Conformance to Federal Regulations for Recreational Ocean Salmon Fishing for 2023 Season

Game Fish Contests

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0505-01N
Amend Section 230, Title 14, CCR, Re: Issuance of Permits for Game Fish Contests Offering Prizes

  • Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Date Filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 5, 2023
  • Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved June 19, 2023
  • Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 19, 2023
  • Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2023

Permit Application for Special Use of Department Lands

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0426-01N
Amend Section 702, Title 14, CCR, Re: Permit Application for Special Use of Department Lands

Hoop Nets (Emergency Extension)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0421-02EE
Amend Subsection 29.80, Title 14, CCR, Re: Hoop Nets

Recreational Pacific Halibut

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0419-02P
Amend Section 28.20, Title 14, CCR, Re: Automatic Conformance to Federal Regulations for Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishing for 2023 Season

  • Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective April 6, 2023
  • Date Filed with the Office of Administrative Law: April 19, 2023
  • Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
  • Date filed with the Secretary of State: April 19, 2023
  • Effective Date of Regulation: April 6, 2023

Central Valley Sport Fishing

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0307-05
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0601-02S
Amend Subsections (b)(4), (b)(43), (b)(66), and (b)(80) of Section 7.40, Title 14, CCR, Re: Central Valley Sport Fishing

Klamath River Basin Sport Fishing

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0307-04
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0703-01S
Amend Section 5.87 and Subsection (b)(50) of Section 7.40, Title 14, CCR, Re: Klamath River Basin Sport Fishing

Shasta Snow-Wreath

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0222-01FP
Amend Section 670.2, Title 14, CCR, Re: Add Shasta Snow-Wreath to the List of Threatened Species

  • Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - February 22, 2023
  • Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: February 22, 2023
  • Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
  • Date filed with the Secretary of State: April 4, 2023
  • Effective Date of Regulation: April 4, 2023

Kelp

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # n/a
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0214-05N
Amend Sections 165 and 705.1, Title 14, CCR, Re: Commercial Harvest of Kelp and Other Aquatic Plants

Nelson Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0117-03
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0519-03S
Amend Section 362, Title 14, CCR, Re: Nelson Bighorn Sheep Hunting 2023-24 Season 

Waterfowl Hunting

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0110-01
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0522-02S
Amend Section 502, Title 14, CCR, Re: Waterfowl Hunting 2023-24 Season 

Commercial and Recreational Lobster and Recreational Hoop Nets

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0110-03
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0619-01C
Amend Sections 29.80, 29.90, 29.91, 121, 121.5, 122, 122.1, 122.2, and 705, Title 14, CCR, Re: Commercial and Recreational Take of California Spiny Lobster; Recreational Hoop Net Requirements for Take of Crustaceans

Elk Hunting

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID #Z2023-0110-04
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2023-0518-03S
Amend Sections 364 and 364.1, Title 14, CCR, Re: Elk Hunting

Southern California Steelhead 749.13 (Second Emergency Extension)

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - N/A
Office of Administrative Law's File ID # 2023-0113-02EE
Amend Section 749.13, Title 14, CCR, Re: Incidental Take of Southern California Steelhead