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)

Nelson Bighorn Sheep Hunting

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) – January 17, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 17, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Proposed adoption date: April 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: pending
• The Final Statement of Reasons and approved regulatory language will be posted here when they become available.
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: pending
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: pending
• Effective Date of Regulation: pending

Waterfowl Hunting

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) – January 10, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 8, 2022
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Proposed adoption date: April 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: pending
• The Final Statement of Reasons and approved regulatory language will be posted here when they become available.
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: pending
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: pending
• Effective Date of Regulation: pending

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 #pending
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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) – January 10, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - December 27, 2022
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Proposed adoption date: April 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: pending
• The Final Statement of Reasons and approved regulatory language will be posted here when they become available.
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: pending
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: pending
• Effective Date of Regulation: pending

Elk Hunting

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) – January 20, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Proposed adoption date: April 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: pending
• The Final Statement of Reasons and approved regulatory language will be posted here when they become available.
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: pending
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: pending
• Effective Date of Regulation: pending

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 3, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab)- October 20, 2022
• Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Adoption Date: December 15, 2022
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: January 13, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: January 20, 2023
• Effective date: February 14, 2023 - May 16, 2023