(a)
The department may issue permits for the drying of agar-bearing marine plants subject to the regulations the commission may prescribe to provide for proper utilization of that resource.(b)
No person shall dry agar-bearing marine plants for profit unless the person has a permit issued under this section.
Source:
Section 6653.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=6653.5..