1. (a) Open year-round in all depths, except in the Groundfish Exclusion Areas where these species may not be taken or possessed at any time. See section 27.50.
2. (b) Limit: There is no limit on petrale sole or starry flounder.
3. (c) Method of take: See subsection 27.20(b)(2) for descending device regulations.
4. (d) Fishing rules for petrale sole and starry flounder may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.20(e). See subsection 27.20(f) for additional information.

Petrale sole and starry flounder are federal groundfish, as defined in subsection 1.91(a), and are subject to special regulations as follows. Regulations of this section do not apply to other species of flounders or sole.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 702, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 1802, Fish and Game Code; and 50 CFR Part 660, Subpart G, Sections 660.350, 660.351, 660.352 and 660.360.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2017; operative 2-7-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4) (Register 2017, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 12-30-2022; operative 1-1-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(B) (Register 2022, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-19-2024; operative 4-19-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 16).