Summary.
Aims to reduce the littering of and aid in the recovery of derelict fishing gear.

Position and Status.
CAW Supports. SB 898 was introduced in its current form June 5 and will be heard in its first policy committee, Asm. Water Parks and Wild., June 24.

Description.
Would require that, after 2011, commercial fishing operations   report lost fishing gear to the Department of Fish and Game. After 2011, all commercial fishing gear would be required to be coded with the identification of the owner.  After 2012, the Department of Fish and Game would be required to establish targets for the reduction of derelict fishing gear.

CAW Staff Contact.
Bryan Early (916) 443-5422

Current Actions.

Letters should be addressed to the author:

Senator Joe Simitian
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814

Supporters.

Heal the Bay (Sponsor)
Californians Against Waste

Opponents.

Current Language, Analyses and votes