Unlike many state permit programs, the permit fees go directly to the General Treasury and not to the managing agency (NMFS). The fee is set, in accordance with the procedures of the NOAA Finance Handbook, to recover the cost of administering the permit program, including maintenance of the public website and the toll-free phone system.
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Do I need a recreational permit to fish for or land tunas, sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish?Does my permit need to be on board when I am fishing?What if my address has changed?How do I print my permit?Is there a description of an HMS Charter/Headboat category permit?May I sell my tunas if I have an HMS Angling category permit?What California Commercial Fishing Permits Will I Need?Do I need any other permits in addition to a tuna permit?Can I change my permit category?I currently possess a valid Atlantic tunas General category permit. Am I allowed to fish in recreationally tournaments for HMS with this permit?May I fish for Atlantic tunas without a vessel (e.g., from an oil rig or from shore)?What do I get when I pay for my permit?If a relative or friend is on my vessel and he/she has a permit, do I need a permit in this situation?Is there a description of an HMS Angling category permit?How Do I Apply for a California Commercial Fishing License?If I want to fish for Atlantic tunas, do I need a permit? Which species and what areas are covered?Is there a description of a General category permit?Can Non-California Residents Apply for a California Commercial Fishing License?If I witness a violation of NMFS regulations, how do I report it?How Can I Get Replacement Alaska Commercial Fishing Permits?