The vessel classification system shall be used by the department in consultation with the review board for issuance of new original vessel permits pursuant to Section 8243 and as a guideline for the review board in making its recommendations to the department on vessel permit transfers.
Source:
Section 8238.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=8238.1..