It is in the interest of the state to have broad participation in enhancement programs. Therefore, this program shall be open to participation by qualified academic institutions, as determined by the department, and nonprofit organizations, commercial aquaculturists, and for profit enterprises.

(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 987, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1993. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Sec. 6598.)