1. (a) Application

   1. (1) Kelp Harvesting License and Drying Application. Applications, designated on a form issued by the department containing the information in subsections (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(X), are available from the department's License and Revenue Branch. It is mandatory to complete all items unless otherwise specified.

      1. (A) First name, middle initial, and last name.
      2. (B) Automated License Data System Get Outdoors Identification number (Go ID#).
      3. (C) Business Name (not required for individuals).
      4. (D) Name, place, and date of incorporation (if applicable).
      5. (E) Harvester License number (required unless first application for a license).
      6. (F) Mailing address, city, state, and zip code.
      7. (G) Street address, city, county, state, and zip code.
      8. (H) Email address.
      9. (I) Daytime telephone number.
      10. (J) Business telephone number.
      11. (K) Gender: male, female, or nonbinary.
      12. (L) Date of birth.
      13. (M) Hair color.
      14. (N) Eye color.
      15. (O) Height.
      16. (P) Weight.
      17. (Q) Boat name, if boat used. If kayak used, write “kayak.”
      18. (R) California vessel registration number (except kayaks).
      19. (S) Number of processing plants.
      20. (T) Method of harvesting: hand or mechanical.
      21. (U) Type(s) of aquatic plant(s) to be harvested: agar, edible seaweed, bull kelp, bull kelp for human consumption, giant kelp.
      22. (V) Drying permit: (Select this option if you choose to dry harvest pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, subsection 165(a)(1)(B).)
      23. (W) Verification: I understand that I must obtain a valid license from the department once per year before I begin harvesting kelp or other aquatic plants.
      24. (X) Signature and signature date: In the event a license is granted, I hereby agree to abide by all conditions of said license and all laws and regulations of the California Fish and Game Code (FGC) and the CCR, including FGC sections 6650 through 6711 and CCR, Title 14, Sections 165, 165.5, and 705.1. I am eligible for the indicated license and do not possess a license that is suspended or revoked, nor is there a case pending that would restrict me from obtaining a license. I hereby certify that all information contained on this application and/or submitted to meet the requirements for issuance of subject license is true and correct. I understand that, in the event this information is found to be untrue or incorrect, the license issued will be considered invalid and must be surrendered to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and that I will be subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to FGC Section 1054. I understand that, pursuant to FGC Section 6656, this license or permit may be suspended or revoked by the California Fish and Game Commission for violations of any law or regulation relating to kelp.
   2. (2) License Fees. $187.75 (does not include the fees specified in subsection 700.4(e)).

2. (b) Monthly Harvest Reports

   1. (1) Commercial Kelp Harvester's Monthly Report DFW 113 (REV. 04/17/25) incorporated by reference herein.
   2. (2) Commercial Edible Seaweed/Agarweed Aquatic Plant Harvester's Monthly Report DFW 113A (REV. 04/17/25) incorporated by reference herein.

3. (c) Release of Property

   1. (1) Release of Property DFW 1108 (NEW 07/01/22), incorporated by reference herein.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1050, 6651, 6653 and 6653.5, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 713, 1050, 6650, 6651, 6652, 6653 and 6653.5, Fish and Game Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-30-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 48).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(2) and (b)(1)-(2) filed 3-29-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 13).

3. Repealer of subsections (d)-(d)(3) filed 11-13-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 46).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-14-2025; operative 8-14-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 8-14-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 33).