78552. The fees, whether from fishermen or receivers, or both, that are collected pursuant to this article shall be forwarded by the receivers, except as provided under Section 78552.5, directly to the council on behalf of the secretary. The administrative office of the council shall supply forms necessary for the remittance of the fees. The secretary may consult with the Director of Fish and Wildlife and enter into agreements with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, when he or she deems it necessary and reasonable, to assist in the administration of this article and to ensure compliance with this article. The secretary and the Director of Fish and Wildlife may enter into an interagency agreement on behalf of the council to provide names and addresses of commercial fish businesses selected annually by the Department of Fish and Wildlife for fish landing fee examinations. The listing of names and addresses is a confidential document.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 41. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)