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 #2024-0425-01S
Add Section 540 and amend sections 550, 551 and 630, Title 14, CCR, Re: Department Lands Regulations

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF) - November 21, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF) - November 20, 2023
• Documents Supporting Regulatory Change:
  • Attachment 1: Map of Department Lands Proposed for Designation (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Attachment 2: Map of Department Lands with Proposed Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Attachment 3: Department of Fish and Wildlife Management Summaries El Dorado Wildlife Area October 2022; Peace Valley Ecological Reserve June 2023 (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Petition #2017-008 - Ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on refuge lands subject to the Commission's management jurisdiction (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Petition #2023-05 - Clarification of Use of Boats on Lake Earl Wildlife Area During the Waterfowl Season(PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Proposed Regulatory Language Section 540 Neonicotinoid pesticide use is prohibited on Department lands (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language Section 550 General Regulations for Public Use on All Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language Section 551 Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Wildlife Areas (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language Section 630 Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Ecological Reserves (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• California Environmental Quality Act: Draft Negative Declaration(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Pre-adoption Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 26, 2024
• 15-Day Notice of Sufficiently Related Changes to Proposed Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 29, 2024
• Revised Proposed Regulatory Language Section 550 General Regulations for Public Use on All Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2024
• Revised Proposed Regulatory Language Section 630 Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Ecological Reserves (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2024
• Adoption date: February 15, 2024
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: April 25, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) (opens in new tab) - February 29, 2024
• Supplement to Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) (opens in new tab) - June 6, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language Section 540 Neonicotinoid pesticide use is prohibited on Department lands (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language Section 550 General Regulations for Public Use on All Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language Section 551 Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Wildlife Areas (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language Section 630 Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Ecological Reserves (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 7, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 21, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 25, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Adoption date: February 14, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: March 1, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) - February 16, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Lanaguge (PDF) - Effective April 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: March 28, 2024
• Effective date of Regulation: April 1, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF) - November 17, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF) - August 1, 2023
• Documents Supporting Regulatory Change:
  • In-River Sport Fishing Economics Technical Report, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, September 2011. (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Salmon Fishery Management Plan, Pacific Fishery Management Council, December 2022 (PDF)
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF) - August 1, 2023
• Notice of Revised Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF) - January 12, 2024
  • Amended Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF) - November 15, 2023
  • Revised Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF) - January 2024
• Adoption date: February 15, 2024
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: March 7, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab)- February 16, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective April 11, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: April 11, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: April 11, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 6, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 2, 2023
• Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Adoption Date: October 12, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: November 16, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: November 22, 2023
• Effective date: November 30, 2023 – February 29, 2024

Exotic Game Mammals and Wild Pig Validations

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-1030-02
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2024-0416-03S 
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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 24, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 9, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 2023
• Notice of Location of December 13-14, 2023 Hearing (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 28, 2023
• Adoption date: February 15, 2024
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: April 16, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) - February 19, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF) - May 29, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: May 29, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2024

California Halibut Recreational Bag and Possession Limits

Office of Administrative Law's Notice ID # - Z2023-1031-03
Office of Administrative Law's File ID #2024-0508-03C
Amend Section 28.15, Title 14, CCR, Re: California Halibut Recreational Bag and Possession Limits

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 31, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - September 13, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 2023
• Notice of Location of December 13-14, 2023 Hearing (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 28, 2023
• Adoption date: February 14, 2024
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 8, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) - June 19, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF) - June 20, 2024 
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 20, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: June 20, 2024

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

• Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 24, 2023
• Amended DFW Form 775 (PDF)(opens in new tab) - September 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: December 5, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: December 5, 2023

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 27, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 27, 2023
• Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 27, 2023
• Adoption Date: October 11, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: November 6, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: November 16, 2023
• Effective date: November 16, 2023 through May 14, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 18, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 11, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - June 2023
• California Environmental Quality Documents:
  • Notice of Availability and Public Comment Opportunity for a Draft Environmental Impact Report Supplement (PDF)Notice of Availability and Public Comment Opportunity for a Draft Environmental Impact Report Supplement (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 31, 2023
  • Draft Supplement to the Four Marine Protected Area Region Environmental Impact Reports for Regulatory Amendments Allowing Incidental Take During Work on Pre-existing Artificial Structures in Marine Protected Areas (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 2023
  • Final Supplement to the Four Marine Protected Area Region Environmental Impact Reports for Regulatory Amendments Allowing Incidental Take During Work on Pre-existing Artificial Structures in Marine Protected Areas (PDF)Final Supplement to the Four Marine Protected Area Region Environmental Impact Reports for Regulatory Amendments Allowing Incidental Take During Work on Pre-existing Artificial Structures in Marine Protected Areas (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2023
• Notice of Location of December 13-14, 2023 Hearing (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 28, 2023
• Adoption date: December 14, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: February 1, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 13, 2024
• Summary and response to public comments (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: March 15, 2024
• Effective date: July 1, 2024

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, 2024-0529-02SR
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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 27, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 26, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 2023
• Proposed Form DFW 1681 (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 2023
• Adoption date: October 11, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: February 1, 2024
• This rulemaking was withdrawn from the Office of Administrative Law on March 12, 2024.
• Notice of Revised Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF) - April 29, 2024
  • Description of Specific Edits to the Regulatory Text (PDF)
  • Revised Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF) - April 2024
• Approval of revisions to regulatory language: May 15, 2024
• Date re-filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 29, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF) - June 19, 2024
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF) - June 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: July 1, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 14, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 17, 2023
• Proposed Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 2023
• Adoption Date: June 15, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: July 21, 2023
• This rulemaking was withdrawn from the Office of Administrative Law on July 24, 2023. The previous emergency action continues in effect until August 31, 2023, after which the certificate of compliance regulations go into effect

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) - July 3, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) - May 17, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Adoption date: October 11, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: November 15, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - October 18, 2023
• Approved regulatory language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective January 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: December 28, 2023
• Effective date: January 1, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - June 27, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 19, 2023
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - June 2023
• Notice of Public Comment Deadline Extension (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 8, 2023
• Adoption date: August 23, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: October 9, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 28, 2023
• Approved regulatory language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective January 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: November 21, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: January 1, 2024

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 31, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 31, 2023
• Proposed Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Approved Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2023 - December 28, 2023
• Adoption Date: May 17, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: June 8, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 19, 2023
• Effective date: July 1, 2023 - December 28, 2023

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 17, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 14, 2023
• Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective June 2, 2023 - November 30, 2023
• Adoption Date: May 17, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 24, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 2, 2023
• Effective date: June 2, 2023 - November 30, 2023

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 and 2024-0523-02SR
Amend Sections 702 and 715, Title 14, CCR, Re: Special Hunts Permit Issuance and Drawings in ALDS

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 19, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 15, 2023
• Documents Supporting Regulatory Change:
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Statewide R3 Implementation Strategy(opens in new tab)
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 2023
• Adoption date: August 22, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: October 10, 2023
• This rulemaking was withdrawn from the Office of Administrative Law on November 15, 2023.
• Notice of Sufficiently Related Changes to the Proposed Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) -April 29, 2024
• Section 715 - Revised Proposed Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) -April 29, 2024
• Section 702 - No Revisions to Originally Proposed Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 2023
• Approval of revisions to regulatory language: May 15, 2024
• Date re-filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 23, 2024
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - June 27, 2024 
• Section 702 - approved regulatory language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Section 715 - approved regulatory language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2024
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: July 1, 2024
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2024

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

• Regulatory Language (PDF)Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective May 16, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 19, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved June 8, 2023
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: May 19, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: May 16, 2023

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

• Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective June 8, 2023
• Approved Form DFW 730 - Permit Application for Special Use of Department Lands (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: April 26, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 8, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: June 8, 2023

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

• Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 14, 2023
• Statement of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 17, 2023
• Emergency Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
• Adoption Date: February 9, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: April 21, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: May 1, 2023
• Effective date: May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 7, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 18, 2023
• Documents Supporting Regulatory Change:
  • 2018 Initial Statement of Reasons for Regulatory Action. Amendments to Section 7.50, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Re: Central Valley Salmon Sport Fishing. (PDF)(opens in new tab) - November 2018
  • Pahlke, K, 1988. Length Conversion Equations for Sockeye, Chinook, and Coho salmon in southeast Alaska. Regional Information Report No. Ij88-03. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries, Southeast Region (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 2023
• Adoption date: May 17, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: June 1, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - July 13, 2023
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 16, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: July 14, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 16, 2023

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

• Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 7, 2023
• Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Document Supporting Regulatory Change
  • In-River Sport Fishing Economics Technical Report (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - March 2023
• Notice of Revised Proposed Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 27, 2023
  • Revised Proposed Regulatory Language Section 7.40 (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Adoption date: May 17, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: July 3, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - August 8, 2023(opens in new tab)
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective August 15, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: August 15, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: August 15, 2023

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

• Section 165 Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective March 29 2023
• Section 705.1 Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective March 29 2023
• Approved Form DFW 658 - Kelp Harvesting License and Drying Application (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Approved Form DFW 113 - Commercial Kelp Harvester's Monthly Report (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Approved Form DFW 113A - Commercial Edible Seaweed/Agarweed Aquatic Plant Harvester's Monthly Report (PDF)
• Repealed Form DFW 658 - Kelp Harvesting License and Drying Application (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Repealed Form DFW 113 - Commercial Kelp Harvester's Monthly Report (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Repealed Form DFW 113A - Commercial Edible Seaweed/Agarweed Aquatic Plant Harvester's Monthly Report (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: February 14, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: March 29, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: March 29, 2023

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 

• 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)(opens in new tab) - January 2023
• Adoption date: April 19, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 19, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 1, 2023
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 22, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2023

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 

• 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
• Adoption date: April 19, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 22, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - April 20, 2023
• Addendum to Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - June 28, 2023
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 30, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2023

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

• 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
• Adoption date: April 20, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: June 19, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 5, 2023
• Approved regulatory language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective September 1, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: July 24, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: September 1, 2023

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

• 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
• Adoption date: April 19, 2023
• Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law: May 18, 2023
• Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)(opens in new tab) - May 1, 2023
• Approved Regulatory Language (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Effective July 1, 2023
• Office of Administrative Law's decision: Approved
• Date filed with the Secretary of State: June 29, 2023
• Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2023

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