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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 14. NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION 1. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION--DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
SUBDIVISION 2. GAME AND FURBEARERS
CHAPTER 11. ECOLOGICAL RESERVES
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08/31/2009
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ยง 632. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Managed Areas (MMAs), and Special Closures
The areas specified in this section have been declared by the commission to be marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures. Public use of marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures shall be compatible with the primary purposes of such areas. MPAs, MMAs, and special closures are subject to the following general rules and regulations in addition to existing Fish and Game Code statutes and regulations of the commission, except as otherwise provided for in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Nothing in this section expressly or implicitly precludes, restricts or requires modification of current or future uses of the waters identified as marine protected areas, special closures, or the lands or waters adjacent to these designated areas by the Department of Defense, its allies or agents.
(a) General Rules and Regulations:
(1) Protection of Resources.
(A) State Marine Reserves: In a state marine reserve, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource, except under a scientific collecting permit issued pursuant to Section 650 or specific authorization from the commission for research, restoration, or monitoring purposes.
(B) State Marine Parks: In a state marine park, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living or nonliving marine resource for commercial purposes. Any human use that would compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community or habitat, or geological, cultural, or recreational features, may be restricted by the commission as specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. The commission may issue scientific collecting permits pursuant to Section 650 or specifically authorize research, monitoring, and educational activities and certain recreational harvest in a manner consistent with protecting resource values.
(C) State Marine Conservation Areas: In a state marine conservation area, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource for commercial or recreational purposes, or a combination of commercial and recreational purposes except as specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. The commission may issue scientific collecting permits pursuant to Section 650 or specifically authorize research, education, and recreational activities, and certain commercial and recreational harvest of marine resources, provided that these uses do not compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community, habitat, or geological features.
(D) State Marine Recreational Management Areas: In a state marine recreational management area, it is unlawful to perform any activity that would compromise the recreational values for which the area may be designated. Recreational opportunities may be protected, enhanced, or restricted, while preserving basic resource values of the area. No other use is restricted unless specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use.
(2) Finfish. Finfish, for the purpose of this section, are defined as any species of bony fish or cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates and rays). Finfish do not include amphibians, invertebrates, plants or algae. The definition of finfish provided in Section 159 does not apply to this Section.
(3) Pelagic Finfish. Pelagic finfish, for the purpose of this section, are a subset of finfish defined as: northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax), barracudas (Sphyraena spp.), billfishes* (family Istiophoridae), dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi), jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus), Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus), salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.), Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax), blue shark (Prionace glauca), salmon shark (Lamna ditropis), shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), thresher sharks (Alopias spp.), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), tunas (family Scombridae), and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). *Marlin is not allowed for commercial take.
(4) Access. Access into marine protected areas or marine managed areas for non-consumptive uses including but not limited to swimming, surfing, diving, boating, hiking and walking is allowed unless otherwise specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use.
(5) Introduction of Species. Unless authorized by the commission or as a result of authorized fishing activities, the release of any fish or wildlife species, including domestic or domesticated species, or the introduction of any plant species, is prohibited. The department may reintroduce endemic species to marine protected areas or marine managed areas for management purposes.
(6) Feeding of Fish and Wildlife. The feeding of fish and wildlife is prohibited except permitted scientific collection pursuant to Section 650 or as a result of authorized fishing within state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas.
(7) Anchoring. Vessels shall be allowed to anchor in any marine protected area or marine managed area with catch onboard unless otherwise specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Fishing gear shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine reserve. Fishing gear, except legal fishing gear used to take species identified as allowed for take in subsection 632(b), shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine recreational management area, state marine park or state marine conservation area. Anchoring regulations shall be consistent with federal law and allowances made for anchoring required by emergency or severe weather.
(8) Transit or Drifting. Vessels shall be allowed to transit through marine protected areas and marine managed areas with catch onboard. Fishing gear shall not be deployed in the water while transiting through a state marine reserve. Fishing gear, except legal fishing gear used to take species identified as allowed for take in subsection 632(b), shall not be deployed in the water while transiting through a state marine recreational management area, state marine park or state marine conservation area.
(b) Areas and Special Regulations for Use. Pursuant to the commission's authority in Fish and Game Code Section 2860 to regulate commercial and recreational fishing and any other taking of marine species in MPAs, Fish and Game Code Sections 10500(f), 10500(g), 10502.5, 10502.6, 10502.7, 10502.8, 10655, 10655.5, 10656, 10657, 10657.5, 10658, 10660,10661, 10664, 10666, 10667, 10711, 10801, 10900, 10901, 10902, 10903, 10904, 10905, 10906, 10907, 10908, 10909, 10910, 10911, 10912, 10913, and 10932 are made inoperative as they apply to Subsection 632(b). All geographic coordinates listed use the North American Datum 1983 (NAD83) reference datum:
(1) Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the three-fathom inshore depth contour, the 30-fathom depth contour and the following points:
40o 16.43' N. lat. 124o 22.00' W. long.;
40o 16.43' N. lat. 124o 23.50' W. long.;
40o 14.83' N. lat. 124o 23.18' W. long.; and
40o 15.23' N. lat. 124o 21.62' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Swimming. No person shall swim, wade, dive, or use any diving equipment within the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(D) Boating. Except as allowed pursuant to Federal law, no person shall launch or operate a boat or other floating device within the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve except to pass through the area during the normal course of vessel transit along the coast, to avoid inclement weather, or pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(E) Firearms. No person shall possess, fire, or discharge any firearm, bow and arrow, air or gas gun, spear gun, or any other weapon of any kind within, or into the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(F) Public Entry. Public entry into the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve may be restricted at the discretion of; the department to protect wildlife, aquatic life, or habitat. No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, or institution or agency entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the department, may enter an area which is closed to public entry.
(G) Pesticides, Herbicides, and Other Regulated Chemicals. The use of pesticides, herbicides, and other regulated chemicals is prohibited in the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. Where such chemicals are intended to be used as a part of any research program, any necessary authorization and/or permits required to dispense such chemicals into state waters or tide and submerged lands shall be obtained prior to final approval of the research by the department.
(H) Litter. No person shall deposit, drop, or scatter any debris on the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve. Any refuse resulting from a person's use of an area must be removed from that area by such person.
(I) Aircraft. No person shall operate any aircraft or hovercraft within the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve, except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(J) Pets. Pets, including but not limited to, dogs and cats, are prohibited from entering the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve unless authorized by the department.
(K) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The department may enter into MOU's with colleges, universities, and other bonafide research organizations to conduct marine-related research within the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve.
(L) Scientific research conducted within the Punta Gorda State Marine Reserve shall not interfere with access by land to coastal trails along the shoreline adjacent to the reserve.
(2) MacKerricher State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour and the following points:
39o 29.81' N. lat. 123o 47.50' W. long.;
39o 29.95' N. lat. 123o 47.80' W. long.;
39o 27.62' N. lat. 123o 48.80' W. long.; and
39o 27.55' N. lat. 123o 48.52' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, red abalone, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, squid, algae except giant kelp and bull kelp and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.
(3) Point Cabrillo State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
39o 21.24' N. lat. 123o 49.25' W. long.;
39o 21.33' N. lat. 123o 49.64' W. long.;
39o 20.66' N. lat. 123o 49.68' W. long.; and
39o 20.57' N. lat. 123o 49.27' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of finfish and marine aquatic plants.
(4) Russian Gulch State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour and the following points:
39o 19.86' N. lat. 123o 48.84' W. long.;
39o 19.85' N. lat. 123o 48.89' W. long.;
39o 19.52' N. lat. 123o 48.46' W. long.; and
39o 19.52' N. lat. 123o 48.23' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, red abalone, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp and bull kelp and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.
(5) Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour and the following points:
39o 16.45' N. lat. 123o 47.60' W. long.;
39o 16.355' N. lat. 123o 47.60' W. long.;
39o 16.27' N. lat. 123o 47.545' W. long.; and
39o 16.27' N. lat. 123o 47.43' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, red abalone, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp and bull kelp and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.
(6) Point Arena State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 57.35' N. lat. 123o 44.50' W. long;
38o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 44.50' W. long;
38o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 46.00' W. long;
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 46.00' W. long; and
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 43.82' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(7) Point Arena State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 46.00' W. long.;
38o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 48.16' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 48.35' W. long.;
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 46.00' W. long.; and
38o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 46.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of salmon by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
2. The commercial take of salmon with troll fishing gear [subsection 182.1(l)] is allowed.
(8) Sea Lion Cove State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 43.82' W. long.;
38o 56.40' N. lat. 123o 44.00' W. long.;
38o 55.79' N. lat. 123o 44.00' W. long.; and
38o 55.79' N. lat. 123o 43.74' W. long.
(B) Recreational and commercial take of marine invertebrates and marine aquatic plants is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.
(9) Saunders Reef State Marine Conservation Area
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38o 51.80' N. lat. 123o 39.23' W. long.;
38o 51.80' N. lat. 123o 44.78' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38o 50.00' N. lat. 123o 42.58' W. long.; and
38o 50.00' N. lat. 123o 37.60' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of salmon by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
2. The commercial take of salmon with troll fishing gear [subsection 182.1(l)] and urchin is allowed.
(10) Del Mar Landing State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 44.70' N. lat. 123o 31.00' W. long.;
38o 44.20' N. lat. 123o 31.00' W. long.;
38o 44.20' N. lat. 123o 30.30' W. long.; and
38o 44.43' N. lat. 123o 30.30' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(11) Stewarts Point State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 40.500' N. lat. 123o 25.370' W. long.;
38o 40.500' N. lat. 123o 25.500' W. long.;
38o 37.500' N. lat. 123o 23.500' W. long.;
38o 37.535' N. lat. 123o 23.027' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the following may be taken recreationally from shore only: marine aquatic plants other than sea palm, marine invertebrates, finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line, surf smelt by beach net, and species authorized in Section 28.80 of these regulations by hand-held dip net.
(12) Stewarts Point State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38o 40.50' N. lat. 123o 25.37' W. long.;
38o 40.50' N. lat. 123o 30.24' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38o 35.60' N. lat. 123o 26.01' W. long.; and
38o 35.60' N. lat. 123o 20.80' W. long., except that Stewarts Point State Marine Conservation Area as described in subsection 632(b)(11)(A) is excluded.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(13) Salt Point State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 35.60' N. lat. 123o 20.80' W. long.;
38o 35.60' N. lat. 123o 21.00' W. long.;
38o 33.50' N. lat. 123o 21.00' W. long.; and
38o 33.50' N. lat. 123o 18.91' W. long., except that Gerstle Cove as described in subsection 632(b)(14)(A) is excluded.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of abalone and finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)].
(14) Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area lies within the Salt Point State Marine Conservation Area and is bounded by the mean high tide line and a straight line connecting the following points:
38o 33.95' N. lat. 123o 19.92' W. long.; and
38o 33.95' N. lat. 123o 19.76' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(15) Russian River State Marine Recreational Management Area.
(A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line eastward of the mouth of the Russian River estuary defined as a line connecting the following two points:
38o 27.16' N. lat. 123o 07.91' W. long.;
38o 27.01' N. lat. 123o 07.74' W. long.
And westward of the Highway 1 Bridge.
(B) Waterfowl may be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations (Sections 502, 550, 551, and 552).
(C) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(16) Russian River State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the mouth of the Russian River estuary as defined in subsection 632(b)(15)(A), and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38o 27.38' N. lat. 123o 08.58' W. long.;
38o 26.38' N. lat. 123o 08.58' W. long.;
38o 26.38' N. lat. 123o 07.70' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: Dungeness crab by trap, and surf smelt using hand-held dip net or beach net.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: Dungeness crab by trap.
(17) Bodega Head State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38o 20.10' N. lat. 123o 04.04' W. long.;
38o 20.10' N. lat. 123o 08.38' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38o 18.00' N. lat. 123o 08.08' W. long.; and
38o 18.00' N. lat. 123o 03.64' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Except as permitted by federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel in the Bodega Head State Marine Reserve without authorization from the director of the Bodega Marine Laboratory.
(D) The director of the Bodega Marine Laboratory may authorize any person who holds a scientific collector's permit from the department, under the conditions prescribed by the department, to enter the Bodega Head State Marine Reserve to take any finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)], invertebrate, or marine plant or algae for scientific purposes.
(E) The director of the Bodega Marine Laboratory may authorize students enrolled in educational programs conducted by the Bodega Marine Laboratory, under general conditions outlined in a memorandum of understanding with the department, to enter the Bodega Head State Marine Reserve to take any finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)], invertebrate, or marine plant or algae for educational and study purposes.
(18) Bodega Head State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38o 18.00' N. lat. 123o 03.64' W. long.;
38o 18.00' N. lat. 123o 08.08' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38o 13.34' N. lat. 123o 03.51' W. long.; and
38o 17.93' N. lat. 123o 03.51' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)], Dungeness crab by trap, and market squid by hand-held dip net, are allowed.
2. The commercial take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] by troll fishing gear [subsection 182.1(l)] or round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], Dungeness crab by trap, and market squid by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], are allowed.
(19) Estero Americano State Marine Recreational Management Area.
(A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Estero Americano westward of longitude 122o 59.25' W.
(B) Waterfowl may be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations (Sections 502, 550, 551, and 552).
(C) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(20) Estero de San Antonio State Marine Recreational Management Area.
(A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Estero de San Antonio westward of longitude 122o 57.40' W.
(B) Waterfowl may be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations (Sections 502, 550, 551, and 552).
(C) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(21) Point Reyes State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
37o 59.90' N. lat. 123o 01.29' W. long.;
37o 59.90' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 59.00' N. lat. 122o 57.34' W. long.; and
38o 01.75' N. lat. 122o 55.00' W. long.; thence westward along the mean high tide line onshore boundary to
38o 01.783' N. lat. 122o 55.286' W. long.; and
38o 01.954' N. lat. 122o 56.451' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(22) Point Reyes State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 56.71' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 56.36' N. lat. 122o 57.34' W. long.;
37o 59.00' N. lat. 122o 57.34' W. long.; and
37o 59.00' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of salmon by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] and Dungeness crab by trap is allowed.
2. The commercial take of salmon with troll fishing gear [subsection 182.1(l)] and Dungeness crab by trap is allowed.
(23) Point Reyes Headlands Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply to the Point Reyes headlands as follows.
(A) A special closure is designated on the south side of the Point Reyes Headlands from the mean high tide line to a distance of 1000 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline between lines extending due south from each of the following two points:
37o 59.65' N. lat. 123o 01.00' W. long; and
37o 59.39' N. lat. 122o 57.80' W. long.
(B) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter this area at any time.
(24) Estero de Limantour State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within Estero de Limantour and within Drakes Estero, southward of a line connecting the following two points:
38o 02.66' N. lat. 122o 56.89' W. long.; and
38o 02.66' N. lat. 122o 56.15' W. long.
And northward of a line connecting the following two points:
38o 01.783' N. lat. 122o 55.286' W. long.; and
38o 01.954' N. lat. 122o 56.451' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(25) Drakes Estero State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Drakes Estero northward of a line connecting the following two points:
38o 02.66' N. lat. 122o 56.89' W. long.; and
38o 02.66' N. lat. 122o 56.15' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of clams; and
2. Aquaculture of shellfish, pursuant to a valid State water bottom lease and stocking permit.
(26) Point Resistance Rock Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply to Point Resistance Rock as follows:
(A) A special closure is designated from the mean high tide line to a distance of 300 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of Point Resistance Rock, located in the vicinity of 37o 59.92' N. lat. 122o 49.75' W. long.
(B) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter this area at any time.
(27) Double Point/Stormy Stack Rock Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply to Stormy Stack Rock as follows.
(A) A special closure is designated from the mean high tide line to a distance of 300 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of Stormy Stack Rock, located in the vicinity of 37o 56.83' N. lat. 122o 47.14' W. long.
(B) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter this area at any time.
(28) Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
37o 55.52' N. lat. 122o 44.17' W. long.;
37o 55.42' N. lat. 122o 44.31' W. long.;
37o 53.65' N. lat. 122o 41.91' W. long.; and
37o 53.77' N. lat. 122o 42.02' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] from shore and abalone.
(29) North Farallon Islands State Marine Reserve
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 45.70' N. lat. 122o 59.08' W. long.; thence northwestward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 49.34' N. lat. 123o 7.00' W. long.;
37o 45.70' N. lat. 123o 7.00' W. long.; and
37o 45.70' N. lat. 122o 59.08' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(30) North Farallon Islands Special Closure. Special regulations on boating and access apply to the North Farallon Islands as follows.
(A) A special closure is established at the islets comprising the North Farallon Islands.
(B) Except as permitted by federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, or as authorized by subsection 632(b)(30)(C), no vessel shall be operated or anchored at any time from the mean high tide line to a distance of 1000 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of North Farallon Island, or to a distance of 300 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of the remaining three southern islets, including the Island of St. James, in; the vicinity of 37o 46.00' N. lat. 123o 06.00' W. long.
(C) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter the area defined in subsection 632(b)(30)(B).
(D) All vessels shall observe a five (5) nautical mile per hour speed limit within 1,000 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of the islets defined in subsection 632(b)(30)(B).
(E) In an area bounded by the mean high tide line and a distance of one nautical mile seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any of the four islets comprising the North Farallon Islands, the following restrictions apply:
1. All commercial diving vessels operating in the defined area shall have their vessel engine exhaust system terminate either through a muffler for dry exhaust systems, or below the vessel waterline for wet exhaust systems.
2. All commercial diving vessels equipped with an open, deck-mounted air compressor system, while operating in the defined area, shall have their air compressor's engine exhaust system terminate below the vessel waterline.
(31) Southeast Farallon Island State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
37o 42.60' N. lat. 122o 59.50' W. long.;
37o 42.60' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 40.50' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 40.50' N. lat. 122o 59.50' W. long.; and
37o 42.60' N. lat. 122o 59.50' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(32) Southeast Farallon Island State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 42.60' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.;
37o 42.60' N. lat. 123o 05.46' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 38.66' N. lat. 122o 59.50' W. long;
37o 40.50' N. lat. 122o 59.50' W. long;
37o 40.50' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.; and
37o 42.60' N. lat. 123o 02.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of salmon by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
2. The commercial take of salmon with troll fishing gear [subsection 182.1(l)] is allowed.
(33) Southeast Farallon Island Special Closure. Special regulations on boating and access apply to the island and islets comprising the Southeast Farallon Island as follows.
(A) A special closure is established at the Southeast Farallon Island.
(B) Except as permitted by federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, or as authorized by subsection 632(b)(33)(D), no vessel shall be operated or anchored at any time from the mean high tide line to a distance of 300 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of the Southeast Farallon Island year-round,
EXCEPT:
1. The area north of Fisherman's Bay, from a line extending due west from 37o 42.26' N. lat. 123o 00.16' W. long., following clockwise around the island (including Fisherman's Bay), to a line extending due east from 37o 42.05' N. lat. 123o 00.07' W. long.
2. At East Landing, from a line extending due east from 37o 41.83' N. lat. 122o 59.98' W. long., following clockwise around the island, to a straight line connecting the following two points:
37o 41.72' N. lat. 123o 00.05' W. long.; and
37o 41.68' N. lat. 123o 00.07' W. long.
(C) This closure as defined in subsection 632(b)(33)(B) exists year round, except for the following areas, which are closed only from December 1 through September 14 of each year:
1. From Fisherman's Bay to East Landing, from a line extending due east from 37o 42.05' N. lat. 123o 00.07' W. long., following clockwise around the island to a line extending due east from 37o 41.83' N. lat. 122o 59.98' W. long.
2. The area southwest of East Landing, from a straight line connecting the following two points:
37o 41.72' N. lat. 123o 00.05' W. long.; and
37o 41.68' N. lat. 123o 00.07' W. long.
Following clockwise around the main island to a straight line extending due south from 37o 41.76' N. lat. 123o 00.16' W. long. to 37o 41.64' N. lat. 123o 00.16' W. long., and on the southeast side of Saddle (Seal) Rock, from a straight line extending due south from 37o 41.76' N. lat. 123o 00.16' W. long., following clockwise around Saddle (Seal) Rock, to a line extending due west from 37o 41.60' N. lat. 123o 00.26' W. long.
(D) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter the area defined in subsection 632(b)(33)(B) or 632(b)(33)(C) during the closure period.
(E) All vessels shall observe a five (5) nautical mile per hour speed limit 1,000 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of the Southeast Farallon Island.
(F) In an area bounded by the mean high tide line and a distance of one nautical mile seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any of the islands and islets comprising the Southeast Farallon Island, the following restrictions apply:
1. All commercial diving vessels operating in the defined area shall have their vessel engine exhaust system terminate either through a muffler for dry exhaust systems, or below the vessel waterline for wet exhaust systems.
2. All commercial diving vessels equipped with an open, deck-mounted air compressor system, while operating in the defined area, shall have their air compressor's engine exhaust system terminate below the vessel waterline.
(34) Fagan Marsh State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Fagan Marsh Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants.
(C) Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.
(35) Peytonia Slough State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Peytonia Slough Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants.
(C) Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.
(36) Corte Madera Marsh State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from shore only.
(C) Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.
(D) Swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(37) Marin Islands State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Marin Islands Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from shore only.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(38) Albany Mudflats State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from shore only.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(39) Robert W. Crown State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and a distance of 150 feet seaward of mean lower low water, between the following points:
37o 45.97' N. lat. 122o 16.84' W. long.; and
37o 45.95' N. lat. 122o 16.52' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Finfish may be taken recreationally by hook and line only.
2. Finfish and kelp may be taken commercially.
(40) Redwood Shores State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants.
(C) Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.
(41) Bair Island State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Bair Island Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp from shore only.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, shall enter this park during the period February 15 through May 20.
(E) Waterfowl may be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations (Sections 502, 550, 551, and 552).
(42) Egg (Devil's Slide) Rock to Devil's Slide Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply as follows.
(A) A special closure is designated from the mean high tide line to a distance of 300 feet seaward of the mean lower low tide line of any shoreline of any of the three rocks comprising Egg (Devil's Slide) Rock, located in the vicinity of 37o 34.64' N. lat. 122o 31.29' W. long.; 37o 34.66' N. lat. 122o 31.32' W. long; and 37o 34.63' N. lat. 122o 31.29' W. long.; and the area bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
37o 34.74' N. lat. 122o 31.08' W. long.;
37o 34.72' N. lat. 122o 31.31' W. long.;
37o 34.60' N. lat. 122o 31.33' W. long.; and
37o 34.52' N. lat. 122o 31.21' W. long.
(B) Transit in between the rock and the mainland between these points is prohibited at any time.
(C) No person except department employees or employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or United States Coast Guard, in performing their official duties, or unless permission is granted by the department, shall enter this area.
(43) Montara State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 32.70' N. lat. 122o 31.00' W. long.;
37o 32.70' N. lat. 122o 34.91' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 30.00' N. lat. 122o 34.61' W. long.; and
37o 30.00' N. lat. 122o 29.93' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(44) Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 30.00' N. lat. 122o 29.93' W. long.;
37o 30.00' N. lat. 122o 34.61' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 28.33' N. lat. 122o 33.47' W. long.;
37o 28.33' N. lat. 122o 30.83' W. long.;
37o 29.18' N. lat. 122o 30.36' W. long.; and
37o 29.74' N. lat. 122o 29.97' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)], Dungeness crab by trap, and market squid by hand-held dip net are allowed.
2. The commercial take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] by troll or round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], Dungeness crab by trap, and market squid by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code].
(45) Ao Nuevo State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water between the following two points:
37o 10.00' N. lat. 122o 21.80' W. long; and
37o 08.70' N. lat. 122o 21.00' W. long.
The area then continues southward bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
37o 08.70' N. lat. 122o 21.00' W. long.;
37o 04.70' N. lat. 122o 21.00' W. long.; and
37o 04.70' N. lat. 122o 16.20' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) by hand harvest only.
(46) Greyhound Rock State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the three nautical mile offshore boundary and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37o 04.70' N. lat. 122o 16.20' W. long.;
37o 04.70' N. lat. 122o 21.00' W. long.;
37o 03.55' N. lat. 122o 21.00' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37o 02.57' N. lat. 122o 19.10' W. long.; and
37o 02.57' N. lat. 122o 14.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) by hand harvest only, squid, salmon, and, by hook-and-line from shore only, other finfish.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) by hand harvest only, salmon, and squid except that not more than five percent (5%) by landed weight of any commercial squid catch may be other species taken incidentally to squid.
(47) Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water between the following two points:
36o 57.90' N. lat. 122o 07.65' W. long.; and
36o 57.00' N. lat. 122o 03.50' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(48) Elkhorn Slough State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area includes the waters below mean high tide within Elkhorn Slough lying east of longitude 121o 46.40' W. and south of latitude 36o 50.50' N.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(49) Elkhorn Slough State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area includes the waters below mean high tide within Elkhorn Slough east of the Highway 1 Bridge and west of longitude 121o 46.40' W.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish by hook-and-line only and clams. Clams may only be taken on the north shore of the slough in the area adjacent to the Moss Landing State Wildlife Area [subsection 550(a)].
(50) Moro Cojo Slough State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area includes the waters within Moro Cojo Slough below mean high tide and east of the Highway 1 Bridge and west of the crossing of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(51) Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 51.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.;
36o 51.00' N. lat. 122o 03.80' W. long.;
36o 48.00' N. lat. 122o 02.88' W. long.;
36o 48.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.; and
36o 51.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)].
(52) Portuguese Ledge State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 43.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.;
36o 43.00' N. lat. 122o 01.30' W. long.;
36o 41.00' N. lat. 122o 00.80' W. long.;
36o 41.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.; and
36o 43.00' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)].
(53) Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 36.50' N. lat. 121o 53.37' W. long.;
36o 37.25' N. lat. 121o 53.78' W. long.; and
36o 37.10' N. lat. 121o 54.09' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line is allowed.
2. The commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) is allowed by hand in the area defined by subsection 165(c)(4)(D) under the following conditions:
a. A kelp harvester with a valid license issued pursuant to Section 165 may take no more than 12 tons of kelp from the portion of Administrative Kelp Bed 220 within the Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area in any calendar month.
b. Duplicate landing records must be kept on board the harvest vessel in accordance with the requirements of Section 165.
(54) Lovers Point State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 37.10' N. lat. 121o 54.09' W. long.;
36o 37.25' N. lat. 121o 53.78' W. long.;
36o 37.38' N. lat. 121o 53.85' W. long.;
36o 37.60' N. lat. 121o 54.75' W. long.; and
36o 37.60' N. lat. 121o 54.91' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(55) Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 37.60' N. lat. 121o 54.91' W. long.;
36o 37.60' N. lat. 121o 54.75' W. long.;
36o 38.70' N. lat. 121o 55.40' W. long.;
36o 38.90' N. lat. 121o 56.60' W. long.; and
36o 38.22' N. lat. 121o 56.15' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of finfish is allowed.
2. The commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) by hand is allowed under the following conditions:
a. A kelp harvester with a valid license issued pursuant to Section 165 may take no more than 44 tons of kelp from the portion of Administrative Kelp Bed 220 within the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area in any calendar month.
b. Duplicate landing records must be kept on board the harvest vessel in accordance with the requirements of Section 165.
(56) Asilomar State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 38.22' N. lat. 121o 56.15' W. long.;
36o 38.90' N. lat. 121o 56.60' W. long.; and
36o 36.60' N. lat. 121o 57.50' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(57) Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 33.65' N. lat. 121o 57.60' W. long.;
36o 33.65' N. lat. 121o 58.50' W. long.;
36o 33.10' N. lat. 121o 58.50' W. long.;
36o 33.10' N. lat. 121o 57.60' W. long.; and
36o 33.65' N. lat. 121o 57.60' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(58) Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 33.65' N. lat. 121o 57.10' W. long.;
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 56.30' W. long.; and
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 55.55' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of finfish is allowed.
2. The commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) by hand is allowed under the following conditions:
a. A kelp harvester with a valid license issued pursuant to Section 165 may take no more than 44 tons of kelp from the portion of Administrative Kelp Bed 219 within the Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area in any calendar month.
b. Duplicate landing records must be kept on board the harvest vessel in accordance with the requirements of Section 165.
(59) Point Lobos State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 55.55' W. long.;
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 58.25' W. long.;
36o 28.88' N. lat. 121o 58.25' W. long.; and
36o 28.88' N. lat. 121o 56.30' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Within the portion of the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve which also falls within the boundary of the Point Lobos State Reserve (State Park Unit), restrictions on boating and diving activities exist. Contact the California Department of Parks and Recreation for current restrictions.
(60) Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 58.25' W. long.;
36o 31.70' N. lat. 122o 01.30' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
36o 28.88' N. lat. 122o 00.55' W. long.;
36o 28.88' N. lat. 121o 58.25' W. long.; and
36o 31.70' N. lat. 121o 58.25' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational and commercial take of salmon, albacore, and the commercial take of spot prawn.
(61) Point Sur State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
36o 18.40' N. lat. 121o 54.10' W. long.;
36o 18.40' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.;
36o 15.00' N. lat. 121o 52.50' W. long.; and
36o 15.00' N. lat. 121o 50.25' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(62) Point Sur State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
36o 18.40' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.;
36o 18.40' N. lat. 121o 58.33' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
36o 15.00' N. lat. 121o 55.10' W. long.;
36o 15.00' N. lat. 121o 52.50' W. long.; and
36o 18.40' N. lat. 121o 56.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of salmon and albacore.
(63) Big Creek State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
36o 07.20' N. lat. 121o 38.00' W. long.;
36o 07.20' N. lat. 121o 39.00' W. long.;
36o 05.20' N. lat. 121o 38.00' W. long.;
36o 05.20' N. lat. 121o 41.25' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
36o 02.65' N. lat. 121o 39.70' W. long.; and
36o 02.65' N. lat. 121o 35.13' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Anchoring. Except as pursuant to Federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel in waters shallower than 10 fathoms in the Big Creek State Marine Reserve.
(64) Big Creek State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the three nautical mile offshore boundary and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
36o 07.20' N. lat. 121o 39.00' W. long.;
36o 07.20' N. lat. 121o 42.90' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
36o 05.20' N. lat. 121o 41.25' W. long.;
36o 05.20' N. lat. 121o 38.00' W. long.; and
36o 07.20' N. lat. 121o 39.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of salmon, albacore, and the commercial take of spot prawn.
(65) Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
35o 42.85' N. lat. 121o 18.95' W. long.;
35o 42.85' N. lat. 121o 21.00' W. long.;
35o 39.15' N. lat. 121o 18.50' W. long.; and
35o 39.15' N. lat. 121o 14.45' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(66) Piedras Blancas State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
35o 42.85' N. lat. 121o 21.00' W. long.;
35o 42.85' N. lat. 121o 22.85' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
35o 39.15' N. lat. 121o 20.90' W. long.;
35o 39.15' N. lat. 121o 18.50' W. long.; and
35o 42.85' N. lat. 121o 21.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of salmon and albacore.
(67) Cambria State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
35o 37.10' N. lat. 121o 09.20' W. long.;
35o 37.10' N. lat. 121o 10.70' W. long.;
35o 32.85' N. lat. 121o 06.70' W. long.; and
35o 32.85' N. lat. 121o 05.85' W. long.
(B) The commercial take of all living marine resources is prohibited. Recreational take is allowed.
(68) White Rock (Cambria) State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
35o 32.85' N. lat. 121o 05.85' W. long.;
35o 32.85' N. lat. 121o 06.70' W. long.;
35o 30.50' N. lat. 121o 05.00' W. long.; and
35o 30.50' N. lat. 121o 03.40' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) under the following conditions:
1. A kelp harvester with a valid license issued pursuant to Section 165 and holding a valid lease to Administrative Kelp Bed 208 may take no more than 125 tons of kelp from the portion of Administrative Kelp Bed 208 within the White Rock (Cambria) State Marine Conservation Area in any calendar month.
2. Duplicate landing records must be kept on board the harvest vessel in accordance with the requirements of Section 165.
(69) Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area.
(A) This area includes the area below mean high tide within Morro Bay east of the Morro Bay entrance breakwater and west of longitude 120o 50.34' W.
(B) Recreational hunting of waterfowl is allowed unless otherwise restricted by hunting regulations (sections 502, 550, 551, and 552).
(C) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the following activities are allowed north of latitude 35o 19.70' N:
1. The recreational take of finfish.
2. Aquaculture of oysters, pursuant to a valid State water bottom lease and permit.
3. Storing finfish taken outside the Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area in a receiver for bait purposes.
4. Dredging for the purpose of harbor and channel operations and pursuant to required and valid permits and approvals.
5. Harbor operations and maintenance and cleaning of vessel hulls and other man-made structures, including removal of living marine resources for these purposes.
(70) Morro Bay State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area includes the area below mean high tide line within Morro Bay east of longitude 120o 50.34' W.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(71) Point Buchon State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
35o 15.25' N. lat. 120o 54.00' W. long.;
35o 15.25' N. lat. 120o 56.00' W. long.;
35o 11.00' N. lat. 120o 52.40' W. long.; and
35o 13.30' N. lat. 120o 52.40' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(72) Point Buchon State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed; except where noted:
35o 15.25' N. lat. 120o 56.00' W. long.;
35o 15.25' N. lat. 120o 57.80' W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
35o 11.00' N. lat. 120o 55.20' W. long.;
35o 11.00' N. lat. 120o 52.40' W. long.; and
35o 15.25' N. lat. 120o 56.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of salmon and albacore.
(73) Vandenberg State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
34o 44.65' N. lat. 120o 37.75' W. long.;
34o 44.65' N. lat. 120o 40.00' W. long.;
34o 33.25' N. lat. 120o 40.00' W. long.; and
34o 33.25' N. lat. 120o 37.25' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except take incidental to base operations and commercial space launch operations identified by the Vandenberg; Air Force Base Commander as mission critical.
(C) Public Entry. Public entry into the Vandenberg State Marine Reserve may be restricted at the discretion of the department to protect wildlife, aquatic life, or habitat, or by the Commander of Vandenberg Air Force Base to protect and provide safety for base operations.
(D) The Department shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commander of Vandenberg Air Force Base for the mutually beneficial management and administration of the Vandenberg State Marine Reserve. The MOU shall include, but not be limited to, the identification of Vandenberg Air Force Base's national defense mission activities that are unrestricted by the subject regulations and details on management and administrative roles and responsibilities.
(74) Refugio State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
34o 27.63' N. lat. 120o 05.32' W. long.;
34o 27.34' N. lat. 120o 05.75' W. long.;
34o 27.34' N. lat. 120o 02.75' W. long.; and
34o 27.76' N. lat. 120o 02.75' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp and bull kelp and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.
(75) Goleta Slough State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve:
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) No person shall enter this park and remain therein except on established trails, paths or other designated areas except department employees or designated employees of Santa Barbara Airport, City of Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Mosquito Abatement District for the purposes of carrying out official duties.
(76) Richardson Rock (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line of Richardson Rock and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 07.905' N. lat. 120o 28.200' W. long.;
34o 02.211' N. lat. 120o 28.200' W. long.;
34o 02.211' N. lat. 120o 31.467' W. long.; thence northward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
34o 07.905' N. lat. 120o 28.200' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(77) San Miguel Island Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply to San Miguel Island as follows.
(A) Boating is allowed at San Miguel Island except west of a line drawn between Judith Rock (34o 01.50' N. lat. 120o 23.30' W. long.) and Castle Rock (34o 03.30' N. lat. 120o 26.30' W. long.) where boats are prohibited closer than 300 yards from shore.
1. Notwithstanding the 300-yard boating closure between Judith Rock and Castle Rock, the following shall apply:
a. Boats may approach San Miguel Island no nearer than 100 yards from shore during the period(s) from March 15 through April 30, and October 1 through December 15; and
b. Boats operated by commercial sea urchin divers may enter waters of the 300- yard area between the western boundary of the Judith Rock State Marine Reserve at 120o 26.60' W. long. and Castle Rock for the purpose of fishing sea urchins during the period(s) from March 15 through April 30, and October 1 through December 15.
2. The department may rescind permission for boats to enter waters within 300 yards between Judith Rock and Castle Rock upon finding that impairment to the island marine mammal resource is imminent. Immediately following such closure, the department will request the commission to hear, at its regularly scheduled meeting, presentation of documentation supporting the need for such closure.
(B) Other Requirements:
1. Boats traveling within 300 yards of the shoreline or anchorages shall operate with a minimum amount of noise and shall not exceed speeds of five miles per hour.
2. Except as permitted by federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, boats may be anchored overnight only at Tyler Bight and Cuyler Harbor.
3. Landing is allowed on San Miguel Island only at the designated landing beach in Cuyler Harbor.
4. No person shall have access to all other offshore rocks and islands at San Miguel Island.
(78) Harris Point (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 03.160' N. lat. 120o 23.300' W. long.;
34o 09.285' N. lat. 120o 23.300' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
34o 06.322' N. lat. 120o 18.400' W. long.; and
34o 01.755' N. lat. 120o 18.400' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) An exemption to the reserve, where commercial and recreational take of living marine; resources is allowed, exists between the mean high tide line in Cuyler Harbor and a straight line between the following points:
34o 03.554' N. lat. 120o 21.311' W. long.; and
34o 02.908' N. lat. 120o 20.161' W. long.
(79) Judith Rock (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 01.802' N. lat. 120o 26.600' W. long.;
33o 58.508' N. lat. 120o 26.600' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
33o 58.510' N. lat. 120o 25.300' W. long.; and
34o 01.618' N. lat. 120o 25.300' W. long.;
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(80) Carrington Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
34o 01.296' N. lat. 120o 05.200' W. long.
34o 04.000' N. lat. 120o 05.200' W. long.;
34o 04.000' N. lat. 120o 01.000' W. long.;
34o 00.500' N. lat. 120o 01.000' W. long.; and
34o 00.500' N. lat. 120o 02.930' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(81) Skunk Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33o 59.000' N. lat. 119o 58.808' W. long.;
33o 59.000' N. lat. 119o 58.000' W. long.;
33o 57.100' N. lat. 119o 58.000' W. long.; and
33o 57.100' N. lat. 119o 58.257' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(82) South Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
33o 55.014' N. lat. 120o 10.000' W. long.
33o 51.506' N. lat. 120o 10.000' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
33o 50.657' N. lat. 120o 06.500' W. long.;
33o 53.800' N. lat. 120o 06.500' W. long.; and
33o 53.800' N. lat. 120o 06.544' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(83) Painted Cave (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 04.492' N. lat. 119o 53.000' W. long.;
34o 05.200' N. lat. 119o 53.000' W. long.; thence eastward along a line one nautical mile offshore to
34o 05.000' N. lat. 119o 51.000' W. long.; and
34o 04.034' N. lat. 119o 51.000' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for the recreational take of lobster and pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)].
(84) Gull Island (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and the following points except where noted:
33o 58.065' N. lat. 119o 50.967' W. long.;
33o 58.000' N. lat. 119o 51.000' W. long.;
33o 58.000' N. lat. 119o 53.000' W. long.;
33o 55.449' N. lat. 119o 53.000' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
33o 54.257' N. lat. 119o 48.000' W. long.; and
33o 57.756' N. lat. 119o 48.000' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(85) Scorpion (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 02.958' N. lat. 119o 35.500' W. long.;
34o 06.202' N. lat. 119o 35.500' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
34o 06.245' N. lat. 119o 32.800' W. long.; and
34o 02.700' N. lat. 119o 32.800' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(86) Anacapa Island Special Closure.
(A) No net or trap may be used in waters less than 20 feet deep off the Anacapa Islands commonly referred to as Anacapa Island.
(B) A brown pelican fledgling area is designated from the mean high tide mark seaward to a water depth of 20 fathoms (120 feet) on the north side of West Anacapa Island between a line extending 000o True off Portuguese Rock (34o 00.91' N. lat. 119o 25.26' W. long.) to a line extending 000o True off the western edge of Frenchy's Cove (34o 00.417' N. lat. 119o 24.600' W. long.), a distance of approximately 4,000 feet. No person except department employees or employees of the National Park Service in the performance of their official duties shall enter this area during the period January 1 to October 31.
(87) Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 00.828' N. lat. 119o 26.623' W. long.;
34o 00.800' N. lat. 119o 26.700' W. long.;
34o 03.940' N. lat. 119o 26.700' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
34o 04.002' N. lat. 119o 24.600' W. long.; and
34o 00.417' N. lat. 119o 24.600' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for the recreational take of lobster and pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] and the commercial take of spiny lobster.
(88) Anacapa Island State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
34o 00.417' N. lat. 119o 24.600' W. long.;
34o 04.002' N. lat. 119o 24.600' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
34o 04.033' N. lat. 119o 21.400' W. long.;
34o 01.000' N. lat. 119o 21.400' W. long.; and
34o 00.960' N. lat. 119o 21.449' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(89) Footprint (Anacapa Channel) State Marine Reserve
(A) This area is bounded by the straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
33o 59.300' N. lat. 119o 30.965' W. long.;
33o 57.510' N. lat. 119o 30.965' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
33o 57.264' N. lat. 119o 25.987' W. long.;
33o 59.300' N. lat. 119o 25.987' W. long.; and
33o 59.300' N. lat. 119o 30.965' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(90) Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the 5- fathom depth contour, the 20-fathom depth contour, and the following points:
34o 04.79' N. lat. 119o 02.03' W. long.;
34o 03.92' N. lat. 119o 02.70' W. long.;
34o 02.97' N. lat. 119o 00.00' W. long.; and
34o 03.86' N. lat. 119o 00.00' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Swimming. No person shall swim, wade, dive, or use any diving equipment within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(D) Boating. Except as allowed pursuant to Federal law, no person shall launch or operate a boat or other floating device within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except to pass through the area during the normal course of vessel transit along the coast, to avoid inclement weather, or pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(E) Firearms. No person shall possess, fire, or discharge any firearm, bow and arrow, air or gas gun, spear gun, or any other weapon of any kind within, or into the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(F) Public Entry. Public entry into the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve may be restricted at the discretion of the department to protect wildlife, aquatic life, or habitat. No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, or institution or agency entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the department, may enter an area which is closed to public entry.
(G) Pesticides, Herbicides, and Other Regulated Chemicals. The use of pesticides, herbicides, and other regulated chemicals is prohibited in the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. Where such chemicals are intended to be used as a part of any research program, any necessary authorization and/or permits required to dispense such chemicals into state waters or tide and submerged lands shall be obtained prior to final approval of the research by the department.
(H) Litter. No person shall deposit, drop, or scatter any debris on the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve. Any refuse resulting from a person's use of an area must be removed from that area by such person.
(I) Aircraft. No person shall operate any aircraft or hovercraft within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve, except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department.
(J) Pets. Pets, including but not limited to, dogs and cats, are prohibited from entering the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve unless authorized by the department.
(K) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The department may enter into MOU's with colleges, universities, and other bonafide research organizations to conduct marine-related research within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve.
(L) The department shall notify the California Department of Parks and Recreation of scientific research approved within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve.
(91) Santa Barbara Island State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
33o 28.500' N. lat. 119o 01.847' W. long.;
33o 28.500' N. lat. 118o 58.051' W. long.; thence along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
33o 24.842' N. lat. 119o 02.200' W. long.; and
33o 27.973' N. lat. 119o 02.200' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(92) Abalone Cove State Marine Park.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33o 44.53' N. lat. 118o 22.83' W. long.;
33o 44.47' N. lat. 118o 22.83' W. long.;
33o 44.14' N. lat. 118o 22.47' W. long.;
33o 44.14' N. lat. 118o 22.12' W. long.; and
33o 44.19' N. lat. 118o 22.12' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line or spear.
(93) Point Fermin State Marine Park.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 42.31' N. lat. 118o 17.57' W. long.;
33o 42.21' N. lat. 118o 17.57' W. long.;
33o 42.47' N. lat. 118o 17.00' W. long.; and
33o 42.47' N. lat. 118o 17.13' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
(94) Bolsa Chica State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) No person, except State and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department or employees of Signal Corporation and its invitees for the purpose of carrying out oil and gas operations, shall enter this park and remain therein except on established trails, paths, or other designated areas.
(E) No person shall enter this park between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(F) The County of Orange, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(95) Special Closure: Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) Invertebrate Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 28.64' N. lat. 118o 32.33' W. long.;
33o 28.82' N. lat. 118o 32.33' W. long.;
33o 27.25' N. lat. 118o 29.90' W. long.; and
33o 27.18' N. lat. 118o 30.07' W. long.
(B) Recreational take of invertebrates is prohibited. Take of other living marine resources is allowed.
(96) Catalina Marine Science Center State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33o 26.65' N. lat. 118o 29.33' W. long.;
33o 26.83' N. lat. 118o 29.13' W. long.;
33o 26.96' N. lat. 118o 28.56' W. long.;
33o 26.92' N. lat. 118o 28.53' W. long.; and
33o 26.87' N. lat. 118o 28.62' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Except as pursuant to Federal law, emergency caused by hazardous weather, or as provided in this section, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel in the Catalina Marine Science Center State Marine Reserve.
(D) The director of the Catalina Marine Science Center Marine State Marine Reserve, or any person that the director of the reserve has authorized may anchor or moor a vessel or take, for scientific purposes, any fish or specimen of marine life under the conditions prescribed by the department or the reserve director.
(97) Farnsworth Bank State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area consists of waters shallower than 250 feet within the area bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33o 21.00' N. lat. 118o 32.00' W. long.;
33o 21.00' N. lat. 118o 30.50' W. long.;
33o 20.00' N. lat. 118o 30.50' W. long.;
33o 20.00' N. lat. 118o 32.00' W. long.; and
33o 21.00' N. lat. 118o 32.00' W. long.
(B) Take of purple coral (Stylaster californicus) is prohibited. Take of other living marine resources is allowed.
(98) Lover's Cove State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 100 yards seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 20.64' N. lat. 118o 19.25' W. long.;
33o 20.67' N. lat. 118o 19.20' W. long.;
33o 20.59' N. lat. 118o 18.94' W. long.; and
33o 20.56' N. lat. 118o 18.98' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of finfish and kelp.
(99) Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve bounded by; the southern end of Shellmaker Island (33o 37.20' N. lat. 117o 53.51' W. long.) in the south, Back Bay Drive, East Bluff Drive, and Jamboree road in the east, the 10-foot elevation in the north and west, and a line connecting North Star Beach (33o 37.38' N. lat. 117o 53.60' W. long.) to the southern end of Shellmaker Island.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp.
(C) Swimming is allowed only in the area between North Star Beach and mid-channel.
(D) Boats are limited to speeds less than five miles per hour.
(E) Shoreline access is limited to established trails, paths, or other designated areas.
(F) A $ 2.00 day use pass or a valid $ 10.00 annual wildlife pass is required of all users of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve except: users that possess a valid California sport fishing license, hunting license or trapping license; users that are under 16 years of age; or users that are part of an organized youth or school group and having free permits issued by the appropriate regional office. Refer to subsections 550(b)(4) and (5), Title 14, CCR, for regulations for fee requirements for wildlife areas.
(100) Robert E. Badham State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 35.42' N. lat. 117o 52.22' W. long.;
33o 35.40' N. lat. 117o 52.24' W. long.;
33o 35.03' N. lat. 117o 51.78' W. long.; and
33o 35.05' N. lat. 117o 51.74' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(101) Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-fathom depth contour, and the following points:
33o 35.05' N. lat. 117o 51.74' W. long.;
33o 34.76' N. lat. 117o 52.32' W. long.;
33o 33.27' N. lat. 117o 49.62' W. long.; and
33o 33.40' N. lat. 117o 49.18' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.
(102) Irvine Coast State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 35.05' N. lat. 117o 51.74' W. long.;
33o 35.00' N. lat. 117o 51.84' W. long.;
33o 33.37' N. lat. 117o 49.28' W. long; and
33o 33.40' N. lat. 117o 49.18' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(103) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 32.86' N. lat. 117o 48.35' W. long.;
33o 32.78' N. lat. 117o 48.45' W. long.;
33o 30.37' N. lat. 117o 45.17' W. long.; and
33o 30.43' N. lat. 117o 45.06' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(104) Heisler Park State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33o 32.66' N. lat. 117o 47.61' W. long.;
33o 32.53' N. lat. 117o 47.66' W. long.;
33o 32.43' N. lat. 117o 47.26' W. long.; and
33o 32.56' N. lat. 117o 47.30' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours.
(105) South Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-foot depth contour, and the following points:
33o 30.43' N. lat. 117o 45.06' W. long.;
33o 30.37' N. lat. 117o 45.17' W. long.;
33o 30.04' N. lat. 117o 44.91' W. long.; and
33o 30.15' N. lat. 117o 44.81' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(106) Niguel State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 29.15' N. lat. 117o 44.05' W. long.;
33o 29.15' N. lat. 117o 44.30' W. long.;
33o 27.74' N. lat. 117o 43.18' W. long.; and
33o 27.74' N. lat. 117o 42.95' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(107) Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 27.74' N. lat. 117o 42.95' W. long.;
33o 27.74' N. lat. 117o 43.18' W. long.;
33o 27.47' N. lat. 117o 42.28' W. long.; and
33o 27.63' N. lat. 117o 42.45' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally below the mean lower low-water mark: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(C) Except as expressly provided in this section, it is unlawful to enter the intertidal zone in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area for the purpose of taking or possessing, or to take or possess, any species of fish, plant, or invertebrate, or part thereof; to use or have in possession any contrivance designed to be used for catching fish; to disturb any native plant, fish, wildlife, aquatic organism; or to take or disturb any natural geological feature. This subdivision does not prohibit persons from entering the intertidal zone for the purpose of entertainment, recreation, and education while having a minimum impact on the intertidal environment and the living organisms therein. For this purpose, minimum impact includes foot traffic; general observation of organisms in their environment with immediate replacement of any unattached organisms to their natural location after temporary lifting for examination; and photography. Minimum impact does not include removal of attached organisms from their environment; gathering of fishing bait; littering, collecting rocks and shells; or turning rocks or other acts destructive to the environment.
(D) The department director may appoint a director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area.
(E) The director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area may issue a special collecting permit authorizing any person to enter the conservation area for the purposes of scientific collecting under the conditions of a scientific collector's permit issued by the department.
(F) Notwithstanding subsections 632(b)(107)(B) or 632(b)(107)(C), the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area, or any person who has a scientific collector's permit from the department and to whom the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area has issued a special collecting permit may take, for scientific purposes, any fish or specimen of marine plant life under the conditions prescribed by the department.
(G) This section does not prohibit the entry of state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies, and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties. This section does not prohibit or restrict navigation in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area pursuant to federal law.
(108) Doheny Beach State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 27.70' N. lat. 117o 41.38' W. long.;
33o 27.60' N. lat. 117o 41.38' W. long.;
33o 27.27' N. lat. 117o 40.28' W. long.; and
33o 27.35' N. lat. 117o 40.21' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.
2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.
(109) Doheny State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1,500 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 27.70' N. lat. 117o 41.38' W. long.;
33o 27.45' N. lat. 117o 41.39' W. long.;
33o 27.15' N. lat. 117o 40.38' W. long.; and
33o 27.35' N. lat. 117o 40.21' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Commercial take is allowed.
(110) Buena Vista Lagoon State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of species other than kelp by hook and line in designated areas and at designated times only.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(111) Agua Hedionda Lagoon State Marine Reserve.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
(C) The department, and the County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(112) Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(113) Encinitas State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, as distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 02.74' N. lat. 117o 17.88' W. long.;
33o 02.70' N. lat. 117o 18.00' W. long.;
33o 01.98' N. lat. 117o 17.64' W. long.; and
33o 02.04' N. lat. 117o 17.54' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of finfish.
(114) Cardiff-San Elijo State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 3000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
33o 02.04' N. lat. 117o 17.54' W. long.;
33o 01.75' N. lat. 117o 18.03' W. long.;
33o 00.06' N. lat. 117o 17.27' W. long.; and
33o 00.29' N. lat. 117o 16.73' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.
2. Commercial take is allowed.
(115) San Elijo Lagoon State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife management, flood control, vector control and regional park recreational activities. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control, minor ditching and use of associated equipment.
(E) Collections may be made by the department for purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purpose of water quality testing and vector control.
(116) San Dieguito Lagoon State Marine Park.
(A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore and the Grand Avenue bridge.
(C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.
(D) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, shall be permitted on the California least tern nesting island.
(E) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, shall enter this park between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(F) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(G) Collections of fish, wildlife, water and soil may be made by the department for the purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purposes of water quality testing and vector control.
(117) San Diego-Scripps State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
32o 52.28' N. lat. 117o 15.16' W. long.;
32o 52.32' N. lat. 117o 15.34' W. long.;
32o 51.86' N. lat. 117o 15.48' W. long.; and
32o 51.86' N. lat. 117o 15.28' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of finfish.
(C) Licensees of the Regents of the University of California and all officers, employees, and students of such university may take, for scientific purposes, any invertebrate or specimen of marine plant life without a permit from the department.
(118) La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
32o 51.86' N. lat. 117o 15.28' W. long.;
32o 51.86' N. lat. 117o 16.25' W. long.;
32o 51.22' N. lat. 117o 16.17' W. long.; and
32o 51.07' N. lat. 117o 16.40' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of squid for bait by use of hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point (34o 51.00' N. lat. 119o 16.17' W. long.).
(C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours.
(119) Mia J. Tegner State Marine Conservation Area.
(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 150 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points:
32o 40.27' N. lat. 117o 14.73' W. long.;
32o 40.27' N. lat. 117o 14.76' W. long.;
32o 39.91' N. lat. 117o 14.42' W. long.; and
32o 39.94' N. lat. 117o 14.44' W. long.
(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:
1. The recreational take of finfish is allowed.
2. The commercial take of finfish and marine aquatic plants is allowed.
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