CA Fish & Game Code Section 6656

The commission may revoke and prohibit reissuance for a period of not more than one year, the license of:

(a)

Any person who harvests any kelp from a bed which is closed, between the time of service of notice upon him or her of the closing of the bed and the decision of the commission upon a hearing as to the necessity for the closing.

(b)

Any person who violates any law or regulation of the commission relating to kelp. The proceedings shall be conducted at one of the commission’s regularly scheduled meetings.